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District outlines multi‑tiered student behavior supports and discipline reforms
Summary
District leaders presented a multi‑tiered behavior support framework, alternatives to suspension and recent discipline data (3.3% suspension rate in 2022–23), and described administrator training intended to reduce suspensions and improve interventions.
District staff presented a multi‑tiered system of supports for student behavior, emphasizing universal (tier 1) strategies, targeted interventions (tier 2) and intensive supports (tier 3). Presenters said the district is implementing restorative practices, case management, counseling referrals, behavior intervention plans and other alternatives to suspension.
Dr. Pageant and other presenters reviewed data showing a 3.3% suspension rate for 2022–23 (598 suspensions and six expulsions per the California Department of Education data referenced), with increases in many subgroups. Presenters noted that Senate Bill 274 removed willful defiance (Ed. Code 48900(k)) as a sole basis for out‑of‑school suspension and that districts must pair such conduct with other suspendable offenses or pursue alternatives.
The district said it is conducting a three‑part discipline training series for administrators, rolling out "safe and civil schools" training, establishing culture and climate teams at sites and planning quarterly updates, root‑cause analyses and revised board policies required by statute.
Board members urged clearer processes so teachers know who to contact for tiered support and asked for regular progress monitoring of discipline and attendance data.
