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School climate briefing: small declines in suspensions, rising mental‑health referrals and staff shortages discussed
Summary
School leaders presented a three‑year discipline and climate review showing modest decreases in major violations and out‑of‑school suspensions, increased mental‑health referrals and ongoing counselor/social‑worker staffing gaps; the district plans multi‑tiered supports and targeted elementary and middle‑school interventions.
Dr. Iverson and Dr. Michael Blanchett presented a three‑year comparative review of disciplinary incidents, dispositions, suspensions and mental‑health referrals covering Aug. 13, 2023 through Apr. 13, 2026. The presentation showed modest but measurable improvements in several categories: disrespect, disruption and fighting each trended downward, and out‑of‑school suspensions decreased notably year‑to‑year. Dr. Iverson said superintendent‑level suspensions fell by six ("134 from 140").
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