welcome! dave kisch stillwater area high school resource officer mary leadem ticiu stillwater area...
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Welcome!
Dave KischStillwater Area High School Resource Officer
Mary Leadem Ticiu
Stillwater Area High School Assistant Principal
Introductions Why we are here… Create an understanding of the possibilities of
partnership Share our common interests: community &
school are stakeholders in community Clarify how RJ circles make a difference in
school climate and the culture we create
Demographics 2,250 students 10-12 Washington County Small town feel First ring suburb 3 AP’s, 6
counselors, 1 SRO
What is a School Resource Officer? Officer Kisch, Oak Park Heights Police
Department, Black Pony Center On site investigation and school/community
safety and security
What is an Assistant Principal? Serve students and families whose last names
fall between A-Ha, Hb-O, or P-Z Student discipline Staff development School safety Diversity MNHSL Fine Arts Liaison/Academic co-curriculars
Success in safety depends upon… Good planning Good security Swift identification of
threats that are real Quick response with
intervention to prevent violence
Needed an alternative to formal system
Joined staff with background as RJ Planner
YCAPP program for alternatives to suspension
Teachers who care about 3R’s: Relationships, Rigor, Relevance
Community accountability School is a place of learning and
discipline means to learn Can always resort to punitive model if
RJ fails
What is a Circle? You can have a circle in a square Non hierarchical group and yet be honest
of intent if you plan to have added consequences outside of the group.
Take off your hat but not your interests Level the playing field Share power Proximity is intentional
Who is involved?
Direct participantsThose who have the most to gain from the impact of understanding perspectives and the resulting agreement/offering.
Voluntary-More honestly voluntary coercion applies
Who can have a Circle? Full admission of responsibility Willingness to respect process and participants Commitment to make a change and restore
despite the past
What kind of offenses?
Circles are for the most serious level of offense
They often require a serious time commitment.
RED TAPE EXERCISE
Types of Circles
•Accountability•Learning•Healing•Sentencing•Other
Real life examples… Harassment of new bus
driver Possession of weapons Homecoming tradition of
streaking Social skills for
Asperger’s/Autism spectrum Information on website:
http://www.asperger.org
Theft from team member
Additional examples• Suspension • IEP• Reentry from
suspension or alternative placement
Truth… Not everything changes in a circle
Learning beyond expected What challenges have we seen? Repeat issues with girlfriend and boyfriend contact Ironically, some students experience more power,
fun, love, belonging in circle and want to misbehave to be given opportunity to “circle up” and be heard.
Hence, we see a need to have circles to celebrate success in classrooms and beyond.
Do you believe… All behavior has a purpose. Behavior is an attempt to meet an unmet need. Our students come to school with the intent to
be and do their best. Conflict is an opportunity to learn. Life is not fair. Change takes time.
Restorative partnership Slides for school wide class meetings Meet and Greet everywhere you can Present at orientation and other school activities Classroom guidance Parent advice for issues of use/theft that may not be
charged but must be addressed Active School wide Safety Committee SIT and RTI
School’s Discipline Policy Includes Restorative Measures Restorative measures Restitution symbolic and
financial Exit conference with
emphasis on PIES or the Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual/Social needs
Ask good questions and investigate Seek answers Listen to all parties Expect change Coordinate and communicate with family
members on the first instance
Is hazing a problem here? Clearly defined policy and immediate
consequences apply!
“Committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an act, that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person in order for the student to become initiated into a student organization.”
SAHS is a student organization, activities, clubs, etc. Could include: physical or emotional components, forcing the
use of chemicals, or depriving individuals of basic needs.
But it’s okay to haze during Homecoming right?
No, it is never okay to act against the will of another.
Hazing taken seriously Notify staff or administration Administrators will investigate Parents/Police will be contacted
Discipline policy is followed
Can I be suspended for fighting in school?
Yes, you can Investigations Criminal charges could
be filed Seek staff, counselor,
administrator for help before
Every student has an obligation to retreat
How do I avoid a fight? Bring it on…in an admin or counselor setting. Use circle as a means to an end. This is a school and a place for us to provide for an
education first. Conflict creates an opportunity. Believe it and model it. I.e. staff have option to use circle
in lieu of insubordination
Suspension Data
School 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
SAHS
Suspensions 212 116 87 25
YCAPP 62 79 90 45
SJHS
Suspensions 19 30 18
YCAPP 133 122 87 34
OJHS
Suspensions 62 41 23
YCAPP 86 61 31 12
