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Semi-Annual SSDS and HIB-ITP Report. Matthew A. Spelker Superintendent of Schools May 21 st , 2018. Student Safety Data System (SSDS). Reporting period: 7/1/17-12/31/17 Total incidents: Violence: 0 Vandalism: 0 Substance offense: 0 Theft: 0 Damage to property: 0 Weapons offense: 0
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Semi-Annual SSDS and HIB-ITP Report Matthew A. Spelker Superintendent of Schools May 21st, 2018
Student Safety Data System (SSDS) • Reporting period: 7/1/17-12/31/17 Total incidents: • Violence: 0 • Vandalism: 0 • Substance offense: 0 • Theft: 0 • Damage to property: 0 • Weapons offense: 0 • Other: 2 (HIB)
Student Safety Data System(SSDS) 7/1/17-12/31/17 • Location • Cafeteria: 0 • Classroom: 0 • Corridor: 0 • Other inside school: 2 • Other outside school: 0 • Off campus/school sponsored function: 0 • Off campus/non school sponsored function: 0 • School bus: 0
Electronic Violence & Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) • Eleven year history: • 2007-2008: 10 incidents • 2008-2009: 4 incidents • 2009-2010: 9 incidents • 2010-2011: 2 incidents • 2011-2012: 5 incidents • 2012-2013: 4 incidents • 2013-2014: 2 incidents • 2014-2015: 1 incident • 2015-2016: 1 incident • 2016-2017 0 incidents • 2017-2018 (TBD)
What Keeps Our Students Safe? • Board policies/regulations. • School procedures and School Safety Plan. • Character Education (Tuesdays). • Culture and Climate Initiative (United Way and College of St. Elizabeth). • Staff professional development. • Cooperation with law enforcement (H.T.P.D., M.C.P.O., O.E.M.). • L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) classes in grade 5. Replaced the D.AR.E. program.
HIB –Investigations, Trainings and Programs • Investigations: 3 • Confirmed HIB: 2
HIB – Investigations, Trainings and Programs • SAFE Schools Training-Suicide Prevention, Health and Safety topics- Completed by faculty, staff and administrative team. The training consists of a total of thirteen online sessions, each requiring a comprehensive assessment in order to complete the course. • HIB Training for Faculty and Staff: • Cyber-bullying, Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, HIB consequences, HIB prevention and intervention, School Climate and Culture improvement. • Character Education Curriculum/Climate and Culture Teams • United Way School Support Network workshops • District’s Anti Bullying Specialist attended five separate training/related workshops in the Fall/Winter term
HIB – Investigations, Trainings and Programs • District-wide Character Education program- a common language for all HTS students. • ½ hour – once per week- fourth year of program • Renewal of the Climate and Culture Initiative. The district has continued its partnership with the United Way and The College of St. Elizabeth. • Climate and Culture Meetings-teachers, parents and students- Mrs. Baldassari, Ms. Thony, and Mrs. Macaulay • Week of Respect Programs
Conclusion • Harding Township School is proud to be a safe and caring environment for our students to learn and grow. • HTS’ faculty and administration have made a concerted effort to improve the climate and culture of our school over the past four plus years. • The results of our Climate and Culture Survey (reported out at the 2/5/18 BOE meeting) showed significant improvements in all areas of the survey and across all stakeholder groups (parents, teachers, and students) • HTS is thankful to our parents and school board for its continued support of the Climate and Culture committee.