1. GEDA 560 Case Study Cohort 17 – Team T.E.A.M September 25, 2010

2. Key Elements of the Problem  Frequency of Vandalism  Years of problems  Multiple perpetrators  Cause lack of respect and pride  Student’s perceived lack of progress in solving the problem  Multiple parties awaiting the principal’s decisions

3. Central Questions to Consider  What are the consequences for this student?  How will you address the media?  Should the school press charges?  Should the student body and faculty be addressed?

4. Strategic Decisions… made by Jamie  Hold the child accountable for their actions  Consistency  Provide guidance toward finding a positive outlet for the child

5. Strategic Decisions… made by Dan  Teachable moment, but still realize that this was wrong  Try to talk to the student in the terms of a community

6. Strategic Decisions… made by Deon  Teachable moment  Empower the student to find a better outlet  Clean up the vandalism  Don’t leave it up for long  Get it down as quick as time

7. Strategic Decisions… made by Dan  Child is still accountable, but empower him  Gives the child “ownership” of the building

8. Strategic Decisions… made by Reyita  Hold the student accountable  Don’t press charges  Use it to teach the student body about right and wrong way of expressing frustration

9. Strategic Decisions… made by Christina  No charges  Address staff and students  Behind closed doors, work with the parents and the child  Present the “recovery” to the media  Let the bad be what it is

10. Strategic Decisions… made by Jim  Hold the student accountable, but set the stage for escalation  Ignore media  Recommend to Superintendant to not press charges  Address students and staff