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West Point board hears PBIS rollout; 194 students recognized this year
Summary
Principal Miss Goodwin briefed the board on the first-year rollout of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), describing the STAR expectations, classroom visuals and a simple weekly recognition that has honored 194 students this semester; data collection via an online discipline system will inform next-year supports.
Miss Goodwin, the principal, told the West Point Public Schools board the division launched a year‑one Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program (PBIS) this spring to strengthen consistent expectations and recognize positive student behavior. She said the PBIS framework was adopted after staff and community surveys identified a need for clearer, simpler discipline supports and staff buy‑in.
The program uses a STAR matrix — Show kindness; Take responsibility; Act safely; Respect everyone — with kid‑friendly visuals posted in classrooms, halls, on buses and in cafeterias. "The PBI PBIS framework is about creating a positive school environment through consistent expectations and support and we've seen significant progress since we began," Miss Goodwin said.
To reinforce the matrix, staff implement a weekly 'star pointer' recognition: teachers nominate students, names are read on morning announcements and students receive a simple orange paper star in a cafeteria celebration. Miss Goodwin reported that, "so far this semester, we've recognized 194 students as star pointers; 20 students have been recognized twice," and that most nominations cited students 'taking responsibility.'
The principal emphasized data collection: staff use an online Simple Discipline tracking tool (accessed through the division's PowerSchool system) to record incidents by time, location and intervention so administrators can identify trends and target supports. In response to board questions, Miss Goodwin said the system records the incident type and actions taken (conferences, parent contacts, restorative practices, up to suspension) and can generate parent letters and custom reports.
Looking ahead, Miss Goodwin said the division plans to expand tier‑one and tier‑two interventions, consider classroom morning meetings or closing circles, and add check‑in/check‑out supports and mentoring for students who need extra help. She asked the board to continue monitoring program outcomes as the work continues into the next school year.
The board did not take formal action; the presentation was informational and the PBIS rollout will be revisited as additional data are collected.
