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Meeting Date:
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9/24/2019 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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1. Action on Resolution 1819R-017 by Director Phillips Regarding Bullying Prevention
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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Resolution 1819R-017
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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On March 28, 2019, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors referred Resolution 1819R-017 by Director Phillips regarding bullying to the Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies.
The Administration agrees with the intent of the resolution and recognizes the critical impact that bullying can have on student safety and academic achievement. The Administration acknowledges that Administrative Policy 8.52, Bullying, initially adopted in 2010, lays the groundwork and provides a framework for bullying-prevention efforts across the district. As suggested in the resolution, and reflected in the bullying policy, comprehensive bullying prevention requires attention not just to the specifics of bullying as a form of aggression, but also to the universal practices which both deter bullying and promote a physically, emotionally, and socially-safe learning environment. These universal practices include work that has begun, such as PBIS, restorative practices, and social-and-emotional-learning programming and practices.
The Administration is suggesting minor adjustments to the resolved portions of the resolution as detailed in the attachment. The Administration will revisit the existing policies and bring forward a report during the December Board cycle with an analysis of the suggestions of the District Advisory Council's Ad Hoc Committee for Bullying Prevention and the feasibility of the implementation in Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures. Fiscal impacts will be included as part of the Administration's analysis and report to be brought back to the Board in December 2019.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon adoption of the resolution, the Administration will revisit the existing policies and bring forward a report during the November Board cycle with an analysis of the suggestions of the District Advisory Council's Ad Hoc Committee for Bullying Prevention and the feasibility of the implementation in Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 1819R-017 by Director Phillips regarding bullying prevention as attached.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jennifer Mims Howell - Director of Specialized Services
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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