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Elk Grove Unified presents midyear spike in suspensions among foster youth, students with disabilities and African American students
Summary
District staff presented midyear discipline data showing modest overall increases in suspended students and incidents but larger percentage changes in small subgroups (foster youth, students with disabilities, African American students). Staff outlined MTSS, restorative responses and targeted supports to reduce exclusionary discipline.
Mark Cerutti and education services staff told the board that Elk Grove Unified’s midyear discipline review shows a slight districtwide rise in suspended students and suspension incidents but notable subgroup increases concentrated at particular sites.
Research staff said district enrollment rose to about 66,107 students and suspension incidents increased from 1,746 to 1,983 midyear. Presenters flagged increases among foster youth, students with…
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