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Board accepts district restraint and seclusion report showing 38 students involved in 60 restraints in 2024–25
Summary
District staff presented the state‑required physical restraint and seclusion annual report for 2024–25, reporting 38 students involved in 60 documented restraints; the board accepted the report to submit to the state after Q&A about training, duration, and room‑clear tracking.
District staff presented the Gresham‑Barlow School District’s annual physical restraint and seclusion report for the 2024–25 school year and the board voted to accept the report for submission to state authorities.
Presenters said the report documents 38 students engaged in a total of 60 restraints during the year. District staff explained a shift to a prevention‑focused model (MANT) and said most restraints are brief—often 30 seconds or less—and occur when staff intervene to prevent imminent harm. The district also reported ongoing training for staff (special educators, administrators, counselors and campus monitors) and said it is expanding tracking of related practices such as room clears.
Board members asked whether the trend line indicates a decrease and how many staff are trained in the current model. Staff said the data show a slight downward trend over recent years, but cautioned that small counts are volatile: a change of a few students can shift a trend line. Staff said training is prioritized for special‑education staff and administrators, with a general ratio of approximately one trained staff member per 50 students districtwide and an ongoing recertification schedule.
After discussion, the board approved a motion to accept the restraint and seclusion review for 2024–25 so the district can submit the report to the state.
Why it matters: Restraint and seclusion reporting is a statutory requirement and a focal point for families and advocates concerned about safety and student rights. The board and staff emphasized prevention, training and better tracking (including room clears) as mechanisms to reduce reliance on physical intervention.
What the record shows: The report captures incidents that met the statutory definition of restraint or seclusion; staff emphasized that the data do not capture prevented incidents or the duration of each restraint beyond summary statements in the presentation.
