Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #16
Title
APPROVAL OF THE RESTORATIVE STRATEGIES FOR POSITIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS (RESPONSE) PROPOSAL TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR ALL SCHOOLS
Description
COMPETITIVE: Five AmeriCorps VISTA members will train teachers, guidance counselors and administrators in empathy-based restorative strategies to reduce disciplinary problems and help students build positive relationships and engage with school. By limiting disruptive behavior, students will be more likely to graduate from high school and escape poverty. Living allowance for each VISTA member, $11,796, will be paid by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Recommendation
That the Restorative Strategies for Positive School Environments (Response) proposal be approved.
Contact
WHITE & ROCA/CANTALUPO
Financial Impact
Cost of VISTA member travel expenses.
Attachment: Response.pdf