Kennett presents positive behavior support manual for Kennett High School as part of MTSS

Kennett Consolidated School District staff presented the Kennett High School positive behavior support manual at the Jan. 12 board meeting as the final building-level manual developed under the district's multi-year MTSS plan.

Assistant Superintendent Cassandra Jones introduced Teresa Riccio, who described the manual's purpose: to codify Tier 1 proactive, preventative strategies that teach and acknowledge appropriate student behavior, promote equity and create consistent practices across sites. Presenters said the manual is designed to be a living document that will be revised annually and that each building will retain a core team to support daily implementation and fidelity monitoring.

Board members praised the manual's clarity, specifically calling out a flowchart on response pathways that distinguishes minor infractions and escalation steps. The presentation framed the manual as supporting both student learning and teacher effectiveness and noted the manual's role within the district's MTSS effort and SEL pilot work.

The manual presentation was informational and did not require a board vote; board members thanked staff and noted appreciation for the work.