• III. STUDENT SERVICES

    1. Belonging Goals
      1. Bullying Program

        Over the next five years, the district will review and revise its bullying policies, provide training for all stakeholders (staff, students and families) and research curricula and interventions designed to foster a culture of belonging. By the end of the 2029-30 school year, success will be measured by a 10 percent reduction in discipline referrals related to bullying and a decrease in the percentage of students reporting bullying in the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS).

      2. Mentoring Program

        To foster connection and relationships, the district will explore and initiate mentoring programs (peer-to-peer and teacher-to-student) at all levels by the end of the 2029-30 school year. The goal is to increase student attendance by 10 percent.

    2. Wellness Goals
      1. MTSS Social/Emotional/Behavioral Wellness

        Over the next five years, establish and implement a comprehensive, data-driven K–12 MTSS framework for social-emotional and behavioral wellness. Progress will be measured by documented districtwide behavioral and emotional skills training, fidelity in Tier 1, 2 and 3 instructional delivery, and regular use of data to inform support plans in partnership with the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL).

      2. Parent Awareness Programs and Training

        By the end of the 2029-30 school year, the district will increase the number of parent awareness programs and training opportunities offered throughout the district. These programs will be developed in collaboration with community agencies, and success will be assessed by parent participation and feedback.

    3. Transitions Goals
      1. Building Level Transitions

        By the end of the 2029-30 school year, the district will develop and implement clear expectations and routines to support the transition from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school. Success will be evaluated through student feedback collected at the start of each school year, with a goal of 80 percent of students reporting that they feel safe and supported during these transitions.

      2. Post-Secondary Opportunities

        Throughout the next five years, the district will provide awareness activities that highlight career, college, military and trades to increase student awareness of post-graduation opportunities. The district will measure the effectiveness of these activities through post-event surveys, aiming for an 80 percent satisfaction rate from students and families on the value of the information provided.