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District plans phased restorative-practices roll-out and centralizes security operations
Summary
District leaders outlined a phased restorative-practices program aimed at reducing elementary suspensions and described a new centralized security model that adds a mobile 'rover' for elementary coverage, a dispatch/surveillance coordinator and uniformed security staff with SRO agreements in progress.
District leaders presented two connected safety initiatives: a phased restorative-practices implementation and a restructured, centralized security operation.
Deputy Superintendent Chavez said the restorative-practices program will focus on structured reentry meetings, mediation/restorative conversations and supports for suspensions with the goal of reducing elementary suspensions and strengthening family engagement. He said the district has a certified trainer and has designated Brenda Barajas as coordinator for restorative practices and that the rollout will proceed slowly with training and leadership-team involvement.
On security, Amanda Gallegos Ortiz outlined a centralized model with weekly operational briefings, a district dispatch/surveillance coordinator to monitor cameras and coordinate responses, three security staff at Grant High School, a mobile 'rover' to rotate through elementary schools, and plans to station SROs via Memorandums of Agreement with local police departments. She said uniforms will be provided (three uniforms per staff member via a uniform service) and that a district drill is scheduled for August 6 at Mount Taylor Elementary to test systems and coordination with law enforcement. Gallegos Ortiz described the change as improving consistency, documentation and emergency response capacity across campuses.
