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Prairie River Middle School reports fewer referrals and improved literacy as district adds a second SRO
Summary
Prairie River Middle School staff told the Merrill Area School District board that discipline referrals and office removals have fallen and literacy outcomes improved after a year of disciplined classroom systems; the board also discussed a two‑SRO model and plans for public messaging.
Prairie River Middle School administrators told the Merrill Area School District Board of Education that focused leadership teams, a behavior framework and more consistent classroom practices have coincided with substantial declines in behavior referrals and improved literacy results.
"We have a really dang good plan on paper," said Cassie Schulten, Prairie River Middle School administrator, describing the school’s continuous improvement plan and playbook used to onboard staff and standardize classroom routines. Presenters described action teams that run targeted interventions and a behavior framework (CHAMPS and other tools) that teachers use to restore consistency and…
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