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Board hears drop in incidents, emphasizes restorative approach to student behavior
Summary
Principal Dr. Love presented a year‑end discipline summary showing reductions in incidents and outlined a progressive discipline framework; insubordination (133) and disorderly conduct (126) were the most common behaviors reported this year.
Dr. Love told the board the district saw a general decline in incidents compared with the prior year and described the district’s use of progressive and restorative disciplinary practices. She reported that for the school year insubordination accounted for 133 incidents, disorderly conduct 126, cell phone violations 91, and AWOL from class 62; the month referenced "ended at 31 incidents." Board members asked for clarifications about definitions — Dr. Love explained violent behavior typically describes harm to a person, while physical altercation usually involves two students.
Dr. Love stressed the district’s preference for graduated interventions that partner with families and give students opportunities to correct conduct before more restrictive measures occur. She summarized that the administrative team is building capacity among teachers to enforce standards and address behavior proactively: "the progressive discipline is working." The board discussed bullying/harassment processes; Dr. Love said many reported incidents occur outside school time but remain subject to the Code of Conduct and are investigated.
