1. Deciphering the RED Dilemma
Mario J. Florez
Director of School Climate and Culture

2. We know the problem
Disproportionate discipline for girls of color, primarily our black girls

3. What are we seeing? Increased OSS/ISS/referrals
Increase in reporting of behaviors for physical aggression and fighting
Increase in need for mediation for groups of girls
Increased instigation by boys inciting girls to fight

4. WHY?
Lack of cultural competence and implicit bias by staff that does not LOOK like our students causing lower tolerance for behaviors
Lack of conflict resolution skills by students and lack of appropriate supports by adults
Impact of desensitization to violence due to social media impact
Invalidation of impact by adults
Lack of knowledge of para-verbal communication trends for GOC by staff
Para-verbal communication by groups of girls escalating if not resolved productively

5. What are we doing?
Working with partners to provide professional learning to our administrators and staff
Reactive, and very limited due to capacity
Restorative Approaches and Practices
Enhancing data reporting systems and structures to identify patterns