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Trenton schools report big drop in suspensions and violent incidents but racial disparities remain
Summary
District leaders told the board June 24 that reported incidents of violence, vandalism and suspensions declined districtwide compared with last year, while data presented show Black students are still overrepresented among those suspended.
The Trenton Board of Education heard a twice‑annual Student Safety Data System presentation on June 24 showing year‑over‑year declines in reported incidents and suspensions, but a demographic breakdown that board members and administrators described as a continuing concern.
Presenting the report, Mr. Stokes said the district saw broad decreases during the reporting period, including fewer assaults, fights and incidences categorized as weapons possession (a drop from 25 to 15 in the most recent comparable window). He told the board the district counted incidents (one incident can involve multiple students) and that total suspensions fell from about 1,658 last year to 957 this year. "We were down 701 suspensions, which equals a 42% decrease," he said.
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