Plano ISD unveils draft Code of Civility tied to character education and PBIS
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Summary
District leaders presented a draft Code of Civility aligned to Portrait of a Graduate and PBIS, outlining four character strands (trustworthiness, responsibility, caring, citizenship) and a multi‑year rollout that includes TEEX lessons, family outreach and program evaluation.
Plano ISD presented a district‑wide Code of Civility on May 20 intended to unify character education messaging, align staff and family expectations, and support a positive school culture.
Ivan Cantu, chief strategy officer, and Claire Song, character attendance and restorative education specialist, described a multi‑year plan developed with input from students, staff and families. The framework centers on four character strands—trustworthiness, responsibility, caring and citizenship—and maps curriculum and implementation to existing programs such as PBIS and CharacterStrong (TEEX) lessons. Year 1 (2025–26) will pilot elementary rollouts and expand family outreach; later years will deepen implementation, provide recognition programs and conduct program evaluation.
Trustees asked how the Code would interface with existing policy and whether it could be perceived as value‑judging. Presenters said the Code is intentionally aligned to TEEX and district policy, is curriculum‑based, and focuses on measurable behaviors (discipline trends, lesson usage) rather than imposing new legal obligations on families. Presenters emphasized voluntary family engagement tools (newsletters, conversation starters) and suggested recognized student/campus practices for reinforcement. The board provided feedback and encouraged continued stakeholder outreach.