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Nondiscrimination in discipline consistent with state and federal law and our district’s Board approved policies acknowledging the rights of all students and parents to appeal unfair disciplinary practices, and effective training for all staff in culturally responsive Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports and restorative justice principles, practices, and values.

Treatment of all students fairly and equitably in the administration of discipline, without regard to any protected characteristic, through on-going data analysis and implementation of a district wide behavior support guide, consistent with education code and federal law that is published and acknowledged by all staff, students, and parents.

Ensuring consistent and equitable implementation of research-based alternatives to punitive discipline through data analysis to ensure other means of correction are implemented, evaluated, improved upon, and supported by a culturally responsive system that promotes restorative practices with research-based alternatives to exclusionary discipline.

Working with students who exhibit behavior issues to ensure that students remain engaged in school through elimination of exclusionary practices and implementation of supportive Social-Emotional Learning and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, including academic supports that builds strong, authentic relationships between students and staff and foster teacher confidence and student understanding and achievement.