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Pleasant Hill SD 1: Student survey shows high participation but persistent bullying and more referrals
Summary
District staff told the board that 400 students completed a climate survey showing most students report participating and having supportive adults, but substantial shares reported bullying, bathroom incidents and discomfort; referrals processed rose from 43 to 147 year‑over‑year as reporting increased.
District staff presented results from a student survey that 400 students completed, saying the responses show strong participation and trusted adults for many students but recurring concerns about bullying, unkind behavior and safety in shared spaces.
The presentation to the Pleasant Hill SD 1 Board of Directors noted roughly three‑quarters of students rated involvement in activities and relationships with adults positively, while between about 24 percent and 40 percent of respondents reported feeling uncomfortable or unsafe at some point or witnessing targeted behavior. Staff singled out body‑size shaming, restroom incidents and inconsistent enforcement of dress‑code and public‑display‑of‑affection rules as frequent concerns.
“The survey responses provide insights into various aspects of students’ experiences,” the presenter said, and urged the board that the data be used to guide follow‑up. Staff described demographic breakdowns, aspirations (many students plan to attend four‑year colleges; others prefer trade schools or direct work), and mental‑ and physical‑health self‑ratings that staff characterized as mostly positive overall.
Board members and staff discussed next steps to reach students who reported feeling disconnected. Staff said the district retains contact information for respondents and can follow up directly. They also described changes to discipline reporting: at the same point last year the district had processed 43 referrals; this year staff reported 147 referrals have been entered and processed, which administrators attributed primarily to improved reporting and processing rather than necessarily an overall increase in unaddressed incidents.
Staff outlined PBIS (positive behavioral interventions and supports) tiering and said the district is using Synergy and the Oregon Data Suite to track referrals and outcomes. Board members asked whether consequences and interventions have been effective; staff said some students have shown improvement following consequences and that staff are increasing targeted follow‑up.
The board asked staff to consider follow‑up survey questions that would identify specific locations and behaviors behind students’ complaints and to bring student leadership and staff together to co‑develop responses. The work session did not include a formal vote on policy changes; staff said more engagement with students and teachers will inform any recommended policy or operational changes.
