North Primary showcases PBIS 'Cavs Lead' program to Kiski Area SD board

North Primary staff presented the school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program to the Kiski Area School District board, outlining how the "Cavs lead" character traits (leadership, empathy, accountability, determination) are taught and rewarded.

Mister Ross introduced the North Primary leadership team and described systems for teaching expected behaviors across the school (morning arrival, classrooms, cafeteria, hallways). The school uses "CavCash" tickets that students earn for demonstrating desired behaviors and a monthly whole-school reward where top ticket earners participate in activities and raffles. "Some examples: a student carried a classmate's backpack when she couldn't carry it and earned a CavCash ticket for empathy," Ross said.

Staff members who implement the program include Mister Clouser (phys ed), Mister Steve (tech teacher) and Missus Maroon (art teacher). They described monthly incentives (examples included lawn games, LEGO builds, dance parties, and special movie viewings) and said extra tickets are converted into raffle entries for larger monthly rewards. The team said they are expanding to STEAM activities and hope to develop a small school store for students who save extra tickets.

Two fourth graders — Maddox Miller and Lily Nemeth — joined the presentation and offered student examples of earning tickets. Maddox said, "I helped with trays at lunch, and I got tickets." Lily described carrying a classmate's lunch to the office as an example of empathy. Board members thanked the students and staff for the presentation and praised the program’s emphasis on character and student leadership.

No formal board action was required for the presentation; the board accepted the report and proceeded with routine business.