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Discipline report: 1,020 consequences in 2024–25; board highlights kindness program, reset academy and bullying trainings
Summary
Dr. Lewis presented the division's 2024–25 discipline data showing 1,020 consequences and school‑level breakdowns; the board discussed data-driven supports including a reset academy, mentoring, PEATC bullying prevention training and an Oct. 13 parent session on cyberbullying.
Dr. Lewis presented the disciplinary review for the 2024–25 school year at the board's Sept. 18 meeting, reporting a total of 1,020 consequences across the division as recorded in PowerSchool.
"So on this 1st slide, we have our total number of consequences... It was 1,020, consequences that were that were given out for the division," Dr. Lewis said, then provided school‑level and category breakdowns: Blackstone Primary (121), Crew Primary (133), Nottoway Intermediate (135), the middle school (196) and the high school (435). She explained some students had multiple incidents and the data reflect event counts rather than unique students.
Dr. Lewis and Dr. Martin described the types of incidents reported: classroom disruptions, behaviors endangering health/safety (threats, assault), safety concerns (fighting, throwing items, tobacco possession, bus distractions), and refusal to comply. Most incidents occurred during the school day and in classrooms, and the high school accounted for the largest share.
The division highlighted supports and prevention work tied to the data: a reset academy serving seven students, mentoring (including a partnership with Spring Hill Church), ongoing social worker check‑ins, and online staff training required to be completed by Sept. 15. Dr. Martin said the division hosted PEATC trainer Tina Norris for administrator training and plans a parent informational session on Oct. 13 focused on cyberbullying.
Board members asked how bullying reports are handled and were told principals and counselors follow a documented process, staff complete online modules, and the division will continue family outreach. Dr. Lewis said another midyear presentation will update the board on trends for the current year.
The board did not take a policy vote on discipline during the meeting; the item was presented for information and follow‑up reporting.
