Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/24/2012 - 6:30 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 9.22 (Item #23) Board Resolution #12/13-09 on the District's Restorative Justice Initiative
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Restorative Justice Board Resolution.pdf
Summary: In an attempt to create supportive and safe school environments the District is implementing a pilot Restorative Justice program. Restorative Justice focuses on teaching and understanding rather than punitive discipline approaches. Restorative Justice focuses on giving students the tools to understand differences, resolve disputes, and ultimately build the skills to sustain a strong community and good citizenship. The pilot program will be introduced at Alliance and Olympic High Schools.
Funding: Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact None.
Recommendation: Approve resolution #12/13-09 in support of the District's Restorative Justice Initiative.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Greg Rolen, Esq. - General Counsel
Signed By:
Steven Lawrence - Superintendent