District Culture

Suggested Strategies for Climate Person Responsible Begin End Date Assessment Resources
Date
Research Anti-Bullying programs to implement Educational Services asap ongoing Student surveys Book-Student Voice-The Instrument of Change; School Where
district wide. Form a committee Everyone Belongs
School Social Olweus Bullying Prevention Program-
Workers http://www.clemson.edu/Olweus
http://www.secondstep.org/Home.aspx
Implement PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention MTSS Team Fall Ongoing SWIS data MTSS Team
and Supports) district wide. Multi-tiered System 2015 School-wide MISD Jason Novetsky, Ph.D., L.L.P
of Supports Information Chippewa Valley Social Workers, Psychologists, Teacher
System Suite Consultants

Develop consistent policies and procedures Board Office Asap ongoing

district wide (ex: grading, attendance, dress Administrators
code…)
Consider equity in terms of budget, staff, space Board Office Asap Ongoing Data based decisions
and personnel (needs based); reconsider the Administrators
effectiveness of blends/split classes.

Research Character education, cultural District wide by 1-3 ongoing Developed by schools-rewards, activities, t-shirts, postcards
awareness programs, Leader in Me, Stranger grade level years home
Danger, Anti-Drug safety program K-12.
Nurture strengths among staff to create resident All areas Asap Ongoing Everyone knows
experts. their strengths
and weaknesses
Provide social support for current and new Older students
students that arrive throughout the year. Develop paired with younger
procedures for students transitioning to a new students; social and
level or new school especially middle and high emotional support
school students.
Provide staff with Professional Development on District CPI trainers 1-3 Ongoing Crisisprevention.com
the CPI Crisis Development Model (staff would years District CPI trainers.
learn the stages of crisis development/behavior
and how to intervene early and appropriately).
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
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Suggested Strategies for Person Responsible Begin Date End Date Assessment Resources
Awareness
Plan professional development with Educational Services PD in 1-3 One Day Pre/Post Staff Survey Book - A Framework for Understanding
Ruby Payne, Ph.D. titled years Poverty
A Framework for Understanding Poverty 800.424.9484
for staff and community. info@ahaprocess.com
Educate staff and students on Create a committee Asap Ongoing Surveys/observations School social workers
disabilities (food allergies, mental
health, new medical concerns).
Add to literature to school libraries that Media clerks, Title1, Asap Asap www.multiculturallit.com
represent different cultures. Curriculum

Diversify staff based on experiences, HR

preferred cultural experiences, global
knowledge that can help facilitate
awareness.
Utilize the cable network and/or links on Community relations
the district website to update the and technology
community on our goal progress,
tapings of guest speakers and other
announcements.
Invite speakers to educate/motivate
staff and students based on their
personal experiences.
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Suggested Strategies for Person Responsible Begin Date End Date Assessment Resources
Community
Hire/recruit a more diverse staff. HR, Ed services, percentages
community relations
Create a survey to gather baseline data Community Relations asap Pre/Post Surveys Survey Monkey
from the school community (defined as
Clinton Township, Macomb Township, staff,
students and parents) on the perception of
district culture.
Look for ways to enhance Communication
with all stake holders.

Find ways to involve more students in HR, www.challengeday.org

Challenge Day for youth and community. Ed Services Stephanie Lange
Charlene McGunn
Research Mentoring Programs. Watch D.O.G.S- (Dads of great students) -
Huron Elementary
Create an open and shared learning
space in the community. Example:
Saturday at the library for homework help,
social support. Etc.
Invite seniors to volunteer in the schools.

Create a community garden.