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10. Better utilize teams and team structure by allowing team members to select the leaders of those teams. 3(19) Student Behavior Provide support for students who struggle meeting appropriate behavioral standards 1. Explore alternative classroom settings for students with significant behavioral challenges. (12) 2. Increase the number of school-based psychologists and behavioral intervention specialists at each school. (10) 3. Update, streamline, and communicate an updated handbook that spells out behavior expectations. (7) 4. Evaluate the current procedures for tracking students in need of behavioral evaluations, interventions and ongoing supports. (7) 5. Provide more in-class support for students who struggle. (7) 6. Focus on developing a small number of behavioral expectations appropriate for each development stage that are universally embraced and applied at each level (the key is implementation). (4) 7. Institute trauma-sensitive classrooms. (2) 8. Restructure and appropriately staff the in-school suspension room. (2) SI, C&C 4(18) Improve and strengthen processes that are linked to recruitment and retention of effective administrators who will commit to investing in Southbridge over a reasonable period of time. 1. Develop recruitment & retention protocols and faithfully adhere to them. (7) 2. Use the evaluation system as a source of growth rather than as a punitive tool. (7) 3. Strengthen the mentor program. (5) 4. Commit to using the protocols with fidelity. (4) 5. Insure are adequate checks and balances for accountability purposes and also provide sufficient time for growth and development. (4) 6. Compensate educators appropriately and competitively based on their job descriptions. (4) 7. Hire qualified professionals based on credentials and skills, not friendships. (4) 8. Institute a well defined and proven process for hiring superintendent and principals. (3) 9. Hire (or share with town) a professional HR director that can effectively manage resources and human capital (healthcare, salary scales, discipline, negotiate contracts, manage employee assistance issues, etc.). (3) L R
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