If you are interested in participating in the development of the procedures for Policy 506 Student Behavior Intervention, please complete the form below by Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Contact Flower Krutina, krutina.flower@slpschools.org, with any questions.

BACKGROUND:

On August 10, 2021, the St. Louis Park Public Schools School Board unanimously approved and updated Policy 506 Student Behavior Intervention (formerly Student Discipline) to align with the mission and vision of the 2020-25 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation,  reduce exclusionary practices that are highly punitive and racially predictable, include the use non-exclusionary behavior interventions such as Restorative Practices, and center the humanity of students. The School Board Policy Committee gathered extensive feedback on the drafts of the policy across stakeholder groups and were intentional in centering the voices and experiences of students and families that have been historically the most negatively impacted by policies such as these. Per Policy 208 Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies, district administration shall develop procedures for board policies when appropriate for the orderly implementation of such policies. Procedures for Policy 506 need to be updated to be in alignment with the policy. A team will convene to develop the procedures. New procedures and revisions of procedures do not require approval by the board. However, all new procedures and revisions shall be provided to the board for information.

PURPOSE:

The purpose is to collectively develop a recommendation for the procedures of Policy 506. The team has the authority to develop plans and seek consensus to make one or more recommendations to be presented to the Superintendent of Schools. 

Research, best practices (Restorative Practices and trauma-informed practices as two examples), and input from stakeholders will inform the work. Team members are expected to understand the current policy, and encourage the engagement, input, and feedback of all stakeholders. 

Team members will develop a recommendation that supports our district mission to see, inspire, and empower each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community.

TEAM MEMBER EXPECTATIONS:

• Research, best practices, and input from stakeholders will inform the work.

• Willingness and openness to hear diverse perspectives and experiences, engage in self reflection around personal experience with discipline, and think critically to ensure that the procedures developed center the humanity of students.

• Learning and unlearning in a culturally relevant community learning space. This may include a collective community read and inviting speakers to share their experiences and stories. 

• Centering the voices of students and families that have been historically most impacted by policy and procedures of 506. 

• Procedures will clearly outline high expectations with high levels of support. 

• Procedures will be fully developed and implemented by the 2024-25 school year. (*Timeline is subject to change and will be properly communicated with advance notice. )

• Team members are expected to understand the impact of the policy and procedures and encourage the engagement, input, and feedback of all stakeholders.