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District presents restorative-practices progress; students describe peer mediation and reparation work

Burlington School District Board · December 10, 2024
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Summary

District leaders reported mixed but promising results from restorative-practices work (priority area 5): improved relational survey results, a slight uptick in suspensions with fewer total suspension days, ongoing racial and IEP-related disparities, and expansion of peer mediation and equity collaborative efforts.

Director Sparks and Mika Moore presented an update on Priority Area 5 (restorative practices) at the Dec. 10 board meeting, laying out data, next steps and student perspectives.

The presentation cited mixed results: survey indicators show improved perceptions of how adults treat students and how families feel respected, and the district reported a reduction in total suspension days even while the number of suspensions rose year over…

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