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Safety, Stability, and Peace of Mind:
1. The Safety Committee: I will re-implement a dedicated Safety Committee to restore the security standards our community deserves. This multi-disciplinary team of de-escalation experts, mental health professionals, and parent advocates will move the district from reactive measures to proactive prevention. By prioritizing a visible, trained presence in high-traffic areas during transition periods and lunches, we will resolve student tensions before they escalate. Through regular audits and identifying drug activity "hot spots," we will address the root causes of violence and substance abuse.2. Empowering Staff & Meaningful Intervention: We must empower our educators with the district-level backing required to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment. When a student is removed due to a dangerous behavioral crisis, the priority must be meaningful intervention, not a "revolving door" policy that undermines the authority of the teacher. We will end the cycle of returning students to the classroom after only 15 minutes without a functional plan or documented behavioral correction. By standing behind our staff, we ensure that the classroom remains a sanctuary for instruction rather than a place where educators feel unsupported.3. Universal Protection of All Backgrounds and Identities: Our approach to safety must be rooted in the principle of universal inclusivity, ensuring that every student, regardless of race, background, disability, or socio-economic status, feels protected. We will implement security protocols that are culturally responsive and designed to foster a sense of belonging for all students, ensuring that "safety" never feels like "exclusion." This means training our personnel in anti-bias practices and restorative justice to ensure every student is treated with dignity. By creating an environment where diversity is respected, we build a stronger, more cohesive school community built on mutual trust.4. Flexible Learning Pathways Without Interruption: I advocate for a robust "Instructional Continuity Plan" (COOP) that protects both our students’ education and our district’s financial health. In Minnesota, a student dropped from enrollment due to chronic absence costs our district approximately $10,000 on average in annual state funding. By providing flexible online learning options and hybrid pathways for students facing crises, we remove the barriers to attendance that lead to student burnout. By keeping students engaged through adaptable learning models, we ensure every dollar stays where it belongs: in the classroom.5. Advancing Technology for Crisis Prevention: To meet the challenges of the 21st century, we must beef up our school technology to create a sophisticated, non-intrusive safety net. This includes the implementation of monitoring systems capable of detecting weapons in real-time and high-speed emergency alert systems. We will advocate for upgraded digital "visitor management" kiosks and encrypted communication tools for teachers to ensure instant contact during a crisis. By modernizing safety, we can identify threats before they reach our doors and provide first responders with precise data they need to act quickly.6. Prioritize Safety over Funding: We must end the practice of "covering up" or de-escalating the reporting of Level 3 incidents just to keep students in seats for daily state funding. No financial incentive is worth compromising the physical or emotional well-being of our student body and staff. We will strictly adhere to the disciplinary handbook, ensuring that serious infractions are handled with transparency and the appropriate level of consequence. By prioritizing the integrity of our safety records over the optics of enrollment numbers, we restore trust with parents and the community.
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