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After rising kindergarten incidents, Rantoul shifts CARE support to Northview and studies safety measures
Summary
District administrators told the board they set Dec. 1 as a planning day for kindergarten staff, moved the CARE program into Northview limited to kindergarten placements, and are reviewing staff safety protections after resignations linked to behavior incidents.
Board and administration discussed an increase in discipline referrals and out-of-school suspensions at the kindergarten level this school year. Dr. Woods said the district designated Dec. 1 as a planning day for kindergarten staff and shifted district resources, specifically moving the CARE program into Northview and restricting placements to kindergarten students for the remainder of December to provide concentrated support.
The superintendent acknowledged some resignations possibly related to behavioral challenges and said the district is "looking into safety protections, like bite protection that protects from breaking the skin, but it will still cause bruising." Board members thanked administrators and outside partners who have assisted at Northview, and staff said they would continue to examine staffing and program options.
