We’re Still Listening: Draft Policies Open for Feedback - Discipline and Crisis Management

Dr. Crystal London
May 1
2 min read

In the Works: Help Shape District Policy

Before a policy is finalized, there’s a window where ideas are still being shaped—and community voices can make a real difference. Right now, two important policies are in draft form and open for feedback. We want you to be part of the process.

We’re Updating Our Discipline and Crisis Management Policies — Tell Us What You Think!

Last month, we introduced proposed changes to two school district policies:

Policy JCDA – Student Discipline
Policy EBC – Crisis Management and Response

We’re now sharing Version 2 of these policies, and we’d love to hear from you!

🔍 What’s Changing?

These updates are designed to help our schools stay safe, fair, and clear about what to expect.

Discipline Policy (File JD)

Every school will use a discipline ladder or a similar tool – a step-by-step guide showing what happens when a rule is broken.
Discipline actions must be safe, fair, and tracked, so we can catch problems early and stay consistent.
Restorative practices are encouraged to help students grow and repair harm.

Crisis Management Policy (File EBBC)

Sets clear timelines for when families will hear from the school during emergencies.
Makes communication faster and more organized in serious situations.
Helps build trust and calm in difficult moments.

🗣️ Why It Matters

Policies aren’t just paperwork—they shape how students experience school every day. When the community helps shape policies, the outcomes are better for everyone. This is your chance to speak up before decisions are final.

How You Can Help

✅ Click here to read the updated drafts📄When you open the documents (at the bottom of this article), you’ll notice that proposed changes are marked clearly in red or blue. This makes it easy to see exactly what’s being changed.

✅ Share your feedback✉️

✅ Learn more about how policies are made. If you missed it, check out our earlier article on how school policies are made and how you can be involved.