The Board of Directors travelled to John Sedgwick Middle School for a study session focused on Belonging.

John Sedgwick Middle School ASB Officers and WEB Leaders (Where Everybody Belongs) shared their experience of "Start With Hello Week". The "Start With Hello" program is an age-appropriate initiative designed to foster empathy and empower students to address social isolation.

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Congratulations to the following honorees:

• Perry Lee, Paraeducator at Orchard Heights (Love People)
• April Emerson, Dean at South Kitsap High School (Get Better Every Day)
• Freda Evans, Assistant Principal at South Kitsap High School (Think Big)
• Monica Zuber, Principal at John Sedgwick Middle School (Get Better Every Day)

Summer Tieman, MTSS Behavior Intervention Coordinator, shared an overview of Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Behavior. She touched on the following:

• Tier 1 initiatives to support behavior and increase belonging
• Staff professional development
• Restorative practices
• Courageous conversations

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1.01 Pledge of Allegiance

1.02 Establish Agenda

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.01 Start With Hello: Creating Kinder Schools

2.02 Staff & Student Recognition

3. STUDY SESSION | BELONGING

3.01 Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Behavior

3.02 Restorative Practices

3.03 Courageous Conversations

3.04 Student/Parent Belonging Perception Survey

4. BOARD DISCUSSION

5. NEXT BOARD MEETING

5.01 Next Board Meeting | October 16, 2024

6. ADJOURNMENT

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator Will Sarett, Executive Director of Human Resources, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-874-7071. sarett@skschools.org. Section 504 Coordinator Kimberly House, Director of Special Services, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-443-3648, house@skschools.org. Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer Dr. Tom Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-874-7003. edwards@skschools.org.