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Pitman reports HIB self‑assessment scores, several schools named 'promising practice'
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Preston presented the district HIB/HIP self‑assessment results (e.g., Memorial School 78/78; junior–senior high 67/78) and announced Character.org 'promising practice' recognitions and district character-program activities tied to reduced office referrals and preventative lessons.
At the Pitman Board of Education meeting the superintendent presented the district’s required harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB/HIP) self‑assessment results and highlighted schoolwide character programs that the district says have reduced office referrals.
Dr. Preston told the board that the junior–senior high scored 67 out of 78 on the HIP self‑assessment, Pitman Elementary scored 68 out of 78, and Memorial School scored 78 out of 78. He said each school received a Character.org 'promising practice' designation for work such as daily character‑virtue reminders, counselor‑led preventive lessons, and family resources that support home‑school connections.
The superintendent said the district uses its Citrus character program to anchor expectations and noted that counselors and social workers are providing immediate problem‑solving support during recess and connecting families with resources. He said those practices are tied to fewer investigations and fewer office referrals.
Dr. Preston also mentioned a community art proposal related to the nation’s 250th anniversary and said he would work with art teachers and facilities staff on an appropriate plan for a Davis Field mural.
No formal policy changes or disciplinary actions were taken; the presentation was informational and the board moved on to routine agenda items.
