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Maricopa Unified board outlines plan to expand behavior supports, add second BCBA and K–2 reintegration classroom
Summary
The Maricopa Unified School District presented a work study recommending expansion of tier-three behavior supports: increase board-certified behavior analysts from one to two, implement school-level reset/refocus spaces, and open a district 12‑week reintegration classroom focused on K–2 students for next school year.
At its March 25 meeting, the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board heard a work study from district staff and New Solutions K‑12 on strengthening supports for elementary students with repeated disciplinary incidents. Dr. Pastor, presenting the year‑long review, said the plan centers on boosting clinical staffing and creating dedicated behavior spaces to reintegrate students into classrooms.
The committee and consultant analysis found a small subset of students drives a disproportionate share of classroom disruptions. As an example, staff highlighted that 15 first‑grade students recorded seven or more discipline incidents last year—about 2% of the first‑grade population—leading the district to prioritize kindergarten through second grade for early intervention. "The goal of all this is to reduce repeat incidents, to strengthen classroom environments, and to support staff and students," Dr. Pastor said during the presentation.
The district's…
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