Discipline/Behavior Intervention Committee

Committee Purpose/Mission Statement

  • Acknowledges the importance of proactive behavioral measures and consistency across all schools:
    • It includes such supports as universal screening measures for behavior, collection and analysis of school-wide discipline data, positive behavior interventions and supports, and acknowledgement of successes.
    • We believe that the use of appropriate behavioral interventions for all students starts with a district-wide multi-tiered framework of behavioral supports.These positive strategies and interventions will be used to develop, strengthen, improve or replace targeted behaviors with desired behavioral outcomes, to ensure placement in the least restrictive environment.
  • Works collaboratively with parents and families, the community, and other groups
  • Promotes reciprocal, open, and regular communication among all stakeholders on issues related to student behavior by implementing best practices for behavior management.

Authority and Responsibilities of the Committee:

  • Follows Open Meetings Act requirements
  • Reviews reported bullying incidents annually
  • Responds to the Board of Education's biennial review of the District's Bullying policy 7:180
  • Develops, implements and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Policy 7:230 Behavior Interventions and Discipline for Students with Disabilities
  • Makes recommendations to the Board of Education
  • Board members will report to the Board of Education in a public meeting

Communication Process:

  • All members may contribute to the agenda
  • Agenda will be shared at least one week before meetings
  • Minutes will be approved by the committee at the following meeting and posted on the District website
  • Highlights of the committee's work will be disseminated to all district constituents through an annual update

Composition and Timeline for meetings:

  • Committee will be comprised of:
    • Two board members
    • Members of the district staff, including administration
    • Parents/guardians - may also include persons whose expertise or experience is needed
  • Timeline
    • Committee will meet at least once annually, more as necessary

Agendas

Minutes

January 17, 2012

January 17, 2012

October 16, 2012

October 16, 2012

October 10, 2013

October 10, 2013

February 17, 2015

February 17, 2015

May 4, 2016

May 4, 2016

February 15, 2017

February 15, 2017

November 14, 2017

November 14, 2017

February 21, 2018

February 21, 2018
November 13, 2018 November 13, 2018
February 24, 2020 February 24, 2020
February 24, 2021 February 24, 2021
February 15, 2022 February 15, 2022
April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022
May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022
May 24, 2023