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B. Reports <br /> Students <br /> Ms. Nazzaro had nothing to report. <br /> C. New Business (Out of Order) <br /> RMHS Handbook <br /> RMHS Principal Adam Bakr provided an overview of the changes to the 2015-16 <br /> student handbook. A focus will be reviewing procedures and appropriate <br /> consequences to improve student tardiness to school. Tied into this focus will be <br /> the ongoing discussion of school core values. Core values will continue to be <br /> developed and the behavioral norms for both student and staff will be <br /> emphasized. The edits include the new configuration of the two assistant <br /> principal's responsibilities for student life. Each assistant principal will have a <br /> secretary working solely for them and will assist in the logging of student <br /> attendance and tardies. <br /> Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Nihan, to approve the Reading <br /> Memorial High School 2015-16 student handbook per Policy CHCA. <br /> Mrs. Webb wanted to be sure that the assistant principals and secretarial support <br /> are able to use data effectively to aid in addressing student tardiness. <br /> Dr. Doherty added that we are currently struggling with our student information <br /> system. We are unable to effectively access student attendance data. The district <br /> is looking into different student information systems to make the use of current <br /> data effectively. <br /> Mrs. Nancy Docktor asked the school department to look into a later start time for <br /> students to help address this issue. <br /> The vote on the motion carried 6-0. <br /> School Transformation/Mental Health First Aid Grant Update <br /> Dr. Doherty provided a blef overview of tonight's presentation outlining the <br /> steps we have taken to improve behavioral health of our students and said there is <br /> a strong correlation between academic and behavioral health. The journey began <br /> five years ago. There was an increase in students with anxiety, depression and <br /> hospitalization. To address these concerns the film"Race to Nowhere"was <br /> shown and discussed, which led to the formation of the Behavioral Health Task <br /> Force. An action plan with recommendations was developed and community <br /> support and grant funding was sought. Our district is on the right track. Over the <br /> course of the year our school presented their approaches to addressing the <br /> behavioral health needs of the students. <br /> Ms. Burd will update the Committee on Year One of the School Climate <br /> Transformation Grant. <br /> Page 12 <br />