Tori Sobokta In light of increasing behavioral issues, JCPS has implemented a new policy thus utilizing Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) in the hopes of creating a constructive learning environment where responsible and respectable behavior is the norm. Rather than immediately suspending students that engage in violent and irrational behavior warranting suspension, PBIS utilizes curative and beneficial measures to promote student success. The goal of the new policy is to prevent students from losing instructional time when being disciplined and to encourage a safe, appropriate learning environment. For secondary school students, the use of this policy means that short-term school-level suspension would no longer be a viable option for forgery/counterfeiting, profanity, gambling, possession/use of tobacco products, academic dishonesty, dress code violations, inappropriate use of district technology, violation of personal electronic devices, failure to attend detention, and loitering. Furthermore, long-term district suspension of vandalism, theft, and inappropriate sexual behavior (excluding assault) is to be eliminated for high-school and middle school students. The idea is not to eliminate disciplinary measures, but rather to nurture student achievement and prevent more students from missing out on valuable education time. The focus of PBIS is to eradicate inappropriate and/or aggressive behavior by educating students on how to channel their negative behavior. This 'framework' also encourages the JCPS staff to support students who require interventions in order to promote healthy teacher-student relationships. The use of PBIS also certifies that all JCPS schools are following a similar framework for effectively handling a student in need. Prior to the application of PBIS, JCPS schools each had a code of conduct that prevented teachers and staff from taking the appropriate preventative and restorative measures. PBIS works to eliminate the issue of inconsistency by ensuring that all JCPS schools take the same strides to encourage a positive learning environment and positive behavior in students. "When schools operate in a safe and orderly manner, students are more likely to be academically successful," Superintendent Donna Hargens wrote prior to the initial implementation of the new policy. "JCPS is committed to implementing proactive strategies to ensure the safety of students as well as our staff."
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