September 19, 2006
Status:
Approve contract for Teaching Strategies, Inc. dba Safe & Civil Schools program.
This is a continuation agreement with Safe and Civil Schools. The Safe and Civil Schools series is a collection of practical materials and staff training designed to help schools improve the safety and civility of their school setting. In doing so, a foundation is laid to enhance student engagement and learning. The model is designed to empower staff with techniques to help all students behave responsibly and respectfully, and is built on specific ‘how-to’ information. The resources are integrated and share basic processes and beliefs. The beliefs include: All students must be treated with dignity and respect. Students should be taught the skills and behaviors necessary for success. Motivation and responsibility should be encouraged through positive interactions and building relationships with students. Student misbehavior represents a teaching opportunity.
In this third year of immersion, the District is continuing with two cohorts and a new, Cohort III. The process has been embedded in the One Voice Plan as the standard for addressing school culture. Data are beginning to be developed that clearly (1) demonstrates reduced incidents of disciplinary incidents when the effort is practiced with the fidelity, and (2) concomitant improvement in academic performance by those schools.
Schools were offered the opportunity to participate in conjunction with the area offices. The contract has been approved by The School Board Attorney as to form.
The financial impact is $105,636. The source of funds is the State Safe Schools appropriation. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve contract for Teaching Strategies, Inc. dba Safe & Civil Schools program.
Summary
This is a continuation agreement with Safe and Civil Schools. The Safe and Civil Schools series is a collection of practical materials and staff training designed to help schools improve the safety and civility of their school setting. In doing so, a foundation is laid to enhance student engagement and learning. The model is designed to empower staff with techniques to help all students behave responsibly and respectfully, and is built on specific ‘how-to’ information. The resources are integrated and share basic processes and beliefs. The beliefs include: All students must be treated with dignity and respect. Students should be taught the skills and behaviors necessary for success. Motivation and responsibility should be encouraged through positive interactions and building relationships with students. Student misbehavior represents a teaching opportunity.
In this third year of immersion, the District is continuing with two cohorts and a new, Cohort III. The process has been embedded in the One Voice Plan as the standard for addressing school culture. Data are beginning to be developed that clearly (1) demonstrates reduced incidents of disciplinary incidents when the effort is practiced with the fidelity, and (2) concomitant improvement in academic performance by those schools.
Schools were offered the opportunity to participate in conjunction with the area offices. The contract has been approved by The School Board Attorney as to form.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential | ||
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. | ||
| Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement. | ||
| Goal 2 - All schools will have equitable resources. |
Financial Impact
The financial impact is $105,636. The source of funds is the State Safe Schools appropriation. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Frank Vodolo 754 321 2130 Joel Smith 754-321-2132
Associated File Attachments
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Contract agreement from Safe & Civil Schools (Files) | |
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Program Overview (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |