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Danville reports declines in disciplinary referrals and suspensions; staff point to responsive classrooms and supports
Summary
Danville Public Schools presented year‑to‑date discipline data showing decreases across referrals, in‑school and out‑of‑school suspensions and hearings; staff cite responsive classrooms training, behavior specialists and reduced cell phone use as contributors.
Miss Deborah Harris and Doctor Cato presented the district’s discipline report to the board on March 6, comparing August–February data from 2023–24 to 2024–25.
Officials reported referrals decreased from 3,882 to 3,162 (a reduction the presenters described as "very significant"). Discipline hearings fell from 242 to 163; in‑school suspensions decreased from 1,012 to 836; out‑of‑school suspensions decreased from 943…
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