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District outlines site‑support plan, training and temporary vice‑principal idea to tackle behavior issues
Summary
Superintendent described new data‑driven supports (PBIS fidelity inventories, school climate surveys, SWIS discipline referrals), administrative coaching and trainings, and proposed an itinerant temporary vice‑principal (Dec–June) at an estimated $68,000; trustees requested examples of classroom interventions and asked for follow‑up.
The superintendent presented an extended school‑site support update focused on social‑emotional and behavioral interventions and staffing supports. The district said it recently restructured ed services so the director of student support now focuses on general‑education site help while the superintendent is taking direct oversight of special education; site visits, PBIS fidelity work, school climate surveys and a tiered fidelity inventory will drive interventions.
The presentation named data sources (district systems fidelity inventory, tiered fidelity inventory, SWIS discipline referral system and SABERS screeners) and a set of practices and trainings: paraprofessional behavior training, behavioral threat assessment training with Cal OES, PBIS conferences, and campus monitor active supervision training. The superintendent described practical interventions for escalated behavior—deep breathing, deep‑pressure activities and proactive teaching of coping strategies—and said some assistive tools (weighted vests/blankets for younger students) and teacher coaching will be used.
On staffing, the district presented a temporary itinerant vice‑principal option to serve three sites from December through June estimated at $68,000 including benefits (annualized to about $117,000). Trustees asked for concrete classroom examples, data‑tracking plans and regular feedback; the superintendent said principals and Kelly Young will provide monthly on‑site support and the cabinet will review progress in January.
Board members praised the training and asked staff to continue reporting on outcomes for ODR reductions and other metrics.
