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Board discusses rising suspensions and behavioral supports; district cites trauma and Clemson partnership
Summary
Commissioners raised concern about higher suspension rates at several schools during the Dec. 16 session; district staff cited trauma, inconsistent adult responses and cell-phone policy enforcement and described partnerships with Clemson University and expanded behavior-therapy staffing to address root causes.
Columbia, S.C. — The Richland 1 board discussed rising suspension rates, equity concerns and school-based behavior supports at the Dec. 16 work session, with staff urging a focus on root causes and additional services for students and families.
Commissioner Bishop noted an uptick in suspensions and asked whether policy review and resource reallocation were warranted to keep students in school. "If they're not in school, how are we gonna graduate them?" Bishop asked.
District staff…
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