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District reports large declines in suspensions after behavior‑matrix changes, plans further alignment
Summary
District staff reported a 72% drop in in‑school suspension and a nearly 49% reduction in reported incidents after adopting a revised behavior matrix and restorative practices; trustees heard survey and implementation results and summer training dates.
District officials told the board that updated behavior measures and restorative practices have substantially reduced exclusionary discipline in the past year.
Staff said in‑school suspension incidents fell from 2,666 to 751, a 72% decrease as reported in the presentation; out‑of‑school suspension declined 34%, lunch detention decreased 53% and total reported incidents in the student information system declined 49%. At the same time, restorative practices events rose from 33 to 602, which staff described as a major increase in restorative responses and referrals to behavioral‑health supports. Staff credited a shift to more restorative responses, monthly professional learning for discipline leads across schools, and stronger parent and security staff input when revising the matrix.
The board was told summer professional development (a ‘‘summer institute’’) will be held July 14 and July 16 to train teachers and leaders in restorative approaches and classroom management.
