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Board hears update on seclusion/restraint policy work and staff training plans
Summary
Staff described work to develop a seclusion and restraint policy using Neola and to train two staff in a trauma‑informed crisis management program in December as part of a train‑the‑trainer approach; broader staff training is planned for 2025.
The Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board received an update Oct. 16 on the development of a seclusion and restraint policy for Lakeland School and related staff training plans. Matt said the county completed purchasing requirements for Neola (a policy-management service) and that staff will meet with the Neola representative to begin policy intake and orientation.
Matt described the broader set of practices the school has implemented, including an equitable multi‑level system of supports (EMLSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), behavior response protocols focused on regulation and trauma‑informed approaches, and a building‑level counselor role. He said two staff members will attend a December 'train‑the‑trainer' course in a trauma‑informed crisis management system referred to in the transcript as 'UCARO'; those trainers are expected to lead wider staff training so most or all staff will be trained before the 2025‑26 school year if scheduling permits.
Staff framed these steps as measures to meet state and federal requirements and to reduce student and staff injuries during crisis events. Board members asked about timelines; staff said many supports are already in place and that the policy drafting and training timeline is underway but that some purchases and scheduling remain to be completed.
Principal Smith was identified as the planned presenter for parts of this work in future meetings and will provide further detail as the policy and training schedule are finalized.
