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Panorama survey shows dips in some climate and belonging measures; district outlines PBIS, SEL and Sources of Strength steps
Summary
The district presented Panorama student‑survey results showing a modest drop in high‑school climate favorability and lower sense‑of‑belonging scores for some student groups; staff outlined PBIS, Sources of Strength, phone‑management and an SEL pilot (Overcoming Obstacles) as responses.
District staff reviewed Panorama survey results for grades 6–12 at the Nov. 11 meeting and identified areas for targeted work.
At the high school, the district reported a roughly 5‑percentage‑point drop in the school‑climate favorable score since May. While 85% of students still reported that rules were somewhat to extremely fair, staff noted more neutral responses and a relative decline among some student groups (Asian and Black students on particular measures). Staff said ninth graders tended to report the most positive perceptions, and that older students were more likely to register neutral or negative views following policy and technology changes earlier in the year.
Administrators described specific initiatives underway or planned: a 5P campaign at the high school (punctual, phone‑free, prepared, peaceful, productive), expanded PBIS (positive behavior supports) training and Sources of Strength student‑leader campaigns (about 1 in 10 students at the high school are peer leaders in that program). The district plans an SEL pilot (Overcoming Obstacles) in the second semester and said advisory lessons and classroom discussions will be used to unpack survey wording and refine local interventions.
At the middle school, Principal Ray Curry said staff use data‑reflection PD and a Connect the Dots program to identify trusted adults for students; the middle school reported higher adult‑connectiveness scores and described a 2‑by‑10 check‑in practice to build relationships. Staff said they will share summarized results with parents and students in December and incorporate findings into PD and advisory work.
Board members asked whether survey wording could be changed; staff said Panorama is nationally normed and questions cannot be reworded if the district wants to preserve national comparability. Staff recommended drilling into grade‑level and student‑group data and continuing classroom and advisory interventions that produce measurable changes.
District leaders framed the presentation as diagnostic and plan to return with follow‑up actions tied to the scorecard and short‑cycle goals.
