1. 4215 Alice Ann Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38128
Raleigh-Egypt Middle School School-wide Discipline Plan Rommie Vasser, Jr. Principal
4215 Alice Ann Drive
Memphis, Tennessee 38128
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2. Guiding Principles Our Beliefs about LEARNING:
All children can learn, achieve & succeed.
Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning.
Students must have a clean, safe environment in which to learn.
Cultural diversity enriches the learning process.
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3. Guiding Principles Our Beliefs about INSTRUCTION:
The different learning styles of students require teachers to use a variety of teaching strategies.
Reading, technology, and the arts should be integrated across the curriculum.
Rigorous and challenging state curriculum standards and assessments are the cornerstones of research-based and data driven classroom instruction.
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4. Vision
Our vision for Raleigh Egypt Middle School is to become a high performing educational institution that continually encourages, challenges, and supports the needs of its students.
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5. Mission
Raleigh Egypt Middle School, in partnership with our community, is dedicated to ensuring that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.
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6. Philosophy Statement
Raleigh Egypt Middle School’s philosophy is that all children can learn and become successful citizens.
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7. Two Year Comparison 2009-10 vs 2010-11 1st 20 day Reporting Periods
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8. Goals or Objectives Decrease student referrals by 50%
Decrease suspensions by 50%
Decrease fights by 50%
Decrease tardiness to school and class
Decrease class cutting
Decrease disruptive behavior
Implement Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution programs
Promote Fight Free and provide incentives
Increase time on task for instruction
Increase attendance and provide incentives
Increase parental involvement
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9. MCS Discipline Committee Worksheet 2009-10
Name of School:
Raleigh-Egypt Middle School
Discipline Committee is representative of the school faculty and
includes an administrator.
Fill in the names of committee
members and designate a Team
Leader (TL)
*Indicates members mandated by MEA contract
See next slide for further instructions
Principal* Rommie Vasser, Jr.
Assistant Principal s Janice R. Brown (TL)
Professional School Counselors* Tara Hardy, Shalonda Kirk
School Psychologist Dr. Lawhead
General Education Teacher(s) Mackenzie Woods
MEA Representative* Bertha Hurd
Elected Teacher(s) (2)* Felecia Brewer
Gwanda Patterson
Special Education Teacher(s)* Valleria Sewell
Related Arts Teacher(s)
Students
Educational Assistant(s)/ Non-Certified Staff Aisha Barker
Community Member
Parent(s)* Mr. Hopkins
Central Office or Board of Education Member
Cafeteria Staff Vanessa Currie
Bus Driver
District PBIS Coach Morrice Apprey
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10. Meeting Schedule See Next Slide for Further Instructions
20 Day Reporting Period
Approximate Dates of Reporting Periods
All data for period entered into system (A)
Discipline Committee meeting dates (B)
Faculty meeting dates to report interpretation of 20 day data (C) 1
8/9/10-9/3/10
9/6/10
9/14/10
9/15/10 2
9/7/10-10/4/10
10/5/10
10/12/10
10/13/10 3
10/5/10-11/3/10
11/4/10
11/9/10
11/10/10 4
11/4/10-12/6/10
12/7/10
12/14/10
12/15/10 5
12/7/10-1/19/11
1/20/11
1/25/11
1/26/11 6
1/20/11-2/16/11
2/17/11
2/22/11
2/23/11 7
2/17/11-3/24/11
3/25/11
3/29/11
3/30/11 8
3/25/11-4/21/11
4/25/11
5/3/11
5/4/11 9
4/25/11-5/20/11
5/20/11
NONE
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11. Data should be entered promptly to enable review of accurate data.
Deadline for data entry is the Friday following the end of the reporting period.
Principal should identify person responsible for entering behavior data.
Name and title of data entry designee: Alana Brown, Administrative Asst.
(B)
Committee should meet within one week of final data entry for reporting period.
Enter projected meeting dates in this column.
Identify team member responsible for data summary to report to Discipline Committee.
Name and title: Janice R. Brown, Assistant Principal
Determine how you wish to examine your data: by location, by student, by infraction, by time of day, number of referrals per day per month. Also consider office referral procedures and data integrity.
(C)
Faculty meeting to discuss behavior should be held within a week of the Discipline Committee meeting.
Enter projected dates in this column.
Identify persons responsible for sharing data trends for previous reporting period with the faculty.
Team may wish to lead faculty in brainstorming intervention strategies based on data. Share successes and areas of continued efforts.
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12. Monitoring Process
Monitoring of the School Wide Discipline Plan is ongoing. The Discipline Committee discusses implementation of the discipline plan during committee and faculty meetings. Current issues, concerns, and procedures are discussed and action steps are put into place to ensure the plan is fully implemented.
Data from SMS, the PBIS website, and faculty/staff observations is reviewed at least once a month to assess progress and effectiveness of strategies and procedures.
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13. Analysis of School Wide System
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14. Celebration Announcements Teacher of the Month
Staff Member of the Month
Bulletin Boards – Fight Free Data, Student of the Week
Staff/Parent meetings
Submit information to MCS Insider
Community rallies/forums
Certificates, Honors Programs, Special Recognitions
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15. REMS Raleigh Egypt Middle School School Wide Rules (RED, BLUE, YELLOW)
Follow directions the first time given.
Dress in uniform properly daily. 
Come to class prepared for learning and success.
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16. Raleigh Egypt Middle School Behavioral Expectation Matrix
Classroom
Cafeteria
Hallway
Restroom
Bus
Follow all directions the first time given.
(RED)
Follow classroom procedures and routines. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
Enter quietly and sit in assigned section. Recognize “hands up” quiet time signal. Stay seated until directed to move. Use conversational tone when talking.
Walk to the right in an orderly, quiet single file line. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
Follow restroom
procedure. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
Enter bus quietly and quickly find a seat. Use conversational tone when talking. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
Dress in uniform properly daily.
(BLUE)
Wear a white collared shirt with a white shirt underneath. NO COLORS! Shirt tails should be tucked in. No colorful jewelry, belts, or accessories.
Enter quietly and follow cafeteria rules and procedures.
Stay with your class; keep to the right and stay as quiet as possible.
Go to restroom with your class only; or, with a hall pass.
Stay reasonably quiet and stay seated while the bus is moving.
Come to class prepared for learning and success.
(YELLOW)
Be prepared to work every day. Bring necessary supplies. Always do your best.
Follow all rules and help keep the cafeteria neat. Place all trash in receptacle when it comes to your table
Follow all rules and help keep the halls quiet and neat.
Follow restroom procedures and clean up after yourself.
Follow all bus rules at all times.
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17. Classroom vs Office Managed Behavior
Classroom (not limited to)
All Level 1and 2 Misconduct and Disruptive Behavior Infractions ( reference MCS Code of Conduct)
Tardiness (less than three times – record on tardy log and contact parent)
Class Cutting
Refusal to complete assignments (schedule parent conference)
Repeated Level 1 and 2 infractions require scheduling of a face-to-face parent conference by members of the team prior to office referral
Student s who need to discuss disagreements and/or /concerns should be referred to the appropriate counselor
Office
Excessive tardiness (more than 3 times)
Excessive Class Cutting (more than 2 times)
Fighting
Weapons
Threats (against student or teacher)
Drugs
Level 3 Offenses (per MCS Code of Conduct)
Level 4 Offenses (per MCS Code of Conduct)
Level 5 Offenses (per MCS Code of Conduct)
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18. General Procedure for Dealing with Problem Behaviors Classroom Managed vs Office Managed
Observe problem
behavior Is
behavior
major?
Find a place to talk with student(s) NO
YES
Ensure safety
Problem solve
Write referral & send it to office
Determine
consequence
Problem solve
Determine
consequence
Document intervention/procedure
Follow
documented
procedure
Has student engaged in this behavior at least 3 times? NO
YES
Follow
through with
consequences
File necessary
documentation
Set up team conference
with parent
Document conference
Refer to counselor if necessary
File necessary
documentation
Follow up
with student
within a
week
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19. Teach the Rules and Procedures
Teachers will discuss handbook with students during 1st 2 weeks of school
Students are issued a copy of the student handbook to discuss with parents.
School Administrators reinforce rules and procedures during grade level assemblies at the beginning of the year
Refresher meeting at the beginning of the 2nd semester
Rules and procedures are posted throughout building and on school’s website
Parent Meetings
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20. Teach the Code of Conduct
All teachers instructed to teach rules and procedures daily during the first two weeks of school
Code of Conduct Post-test administered to every student during homeroom, graded by teachers, and results submitted to Administrator
All students tested must score 80% or above
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22. School Procedures List school procedures for entering school
Closing of school/buses
Passing Classes
Lunchroom
Assemblies
Referrals
Restrooms
Hall passes
Etc…
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23. Procedure for entering school
Teachers will report to their morning duty posts by 7:00 a.m. and begin to ensure students are arriving in an orderly manner at the designated entrances.
Students begin entering the Gym once the first bus arrives.
Teachers not assigned to morning duty should be in the gym to pick up their homeroom students no later than 7:15 am. 
Once dismissed from the gym, teachers escort their students to the appropriate entrance door to proceed through metal detection. Teachers will check uniforms while students are lined up and ask students to make adjustments as needed.
After 7:30 a.m., students are tardy.
Non- bus riders should not be on campus prior to 7:00 am.
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24. Exiting School Procedures
To ensure that students are safe and orderly, teachers will escort all students out of the building at the appropriate dismissal time and will remain outside until the campus is clear.
Walkers will dismiss at 3:15 pm, Car Riders at 3:15 pm, and Bus Riders at 3:10 pm.
Students who participate in after school activities (sports, tutoring, etc.) will re-enter the building at the door designated by the sponsor.
All students who are not supervised by an adult should exit campus by 3:30 p.m.
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25. Procedures for Passing Class
To ensure that students arrive in class on time and in an orderly fashion, all teachers must escort students to every class.
Teachers should prepare to end class five (5) minutes early to complete housekeeping tasks – clean up room, students straighten up around desks, write homework assignments in notebooks, line up quietly, and adjust uniforms.
Teachers will line students up in classroom prior to leaving each class. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE HALLWAY NOISILY.
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26. Procedures for Passing Class
In cases where there is more than one (1) team on a hall, the teams should coordinate their transition schedules such that the teams do not interrupt each other, (i.e. one team may pass at 9:45; the other may pass 5 minutes after.)
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27. School-wide Classroom Procedures
Students will report to class and will complete the bell work assignment within the first 5 minutes of the class.
Teachers will monitor the use of hall passes. Only one hall pass pad will be issued to each teacher.
Fifteen minute rule observed – no hall passes issued the fifteen or last fifteen minutes of the class period.
No students are allowed into hallways after 2:30 p.m.
Students are encouraged to ask teachers for assistance when they need it.
Home work assignments are to be given in each content area and students are expected to turn in their homework assignments according to classroom teachers’ instructions.
Students have ample access to computer technology throughout the school. Teachers are encouraged to allow supervised, structured computer use in the classroom.
Teachers may schedule classroom time in the library.
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28. Cafeteria Procedures
Students are to enter quietly and go directly to their assigned sitting area according to their grade section number.
Students are to remain seated until called to line up and receive their lunch.
Students must return to their designated sitting area and remain seated until time for dismissal.
To limit walking, trash barrels will be brought to the tables by students chosen by the lunchroom administrators.
Additional students will be assigned to wipe off tables to ensure clean tables for the next lunch time.
The last five (5) minutes is quiet time for students, during which we make announcements and dismiss classes one-at-a-time.
Teachers are expected to always be on time to pick up classes so as not to disrupt the lunch schedule,
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29. Cafeteria Procedures
At the end of the lunch period, teachers will enter cafeteria and stand with their students to help enforce quiet time and ensure that tables are clean. Students should exit the cafeteria in a quiet line as they are called.
Teachers should escort students into and from the cafeteria at their designated times.
Teachers must make sure students are sitting in the correct areas and should document violations of sitting area procedures.
Students may talk during lunch but must use their neighbor voices only – no yelling and screaming allowed.
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30. Procedures for Assemblies
Programs are held in the gym or auditorium. Each grade will have assigned seating areas. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and courteous manner during the program. Applause should be generous when appropriate. Whistling, stamping of feet, shouting aloud and constant talking will not be tolerated.
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31. Annual PBIS Kick-off Teach MCS Code of Conduct
Administer Code of Conduct Post-tests
Teach School-wide rules and Behavior Expectations from matrix
When district and school universal rules and expectations are understood, celebrate the beginning of a new, positive school year
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32. Classroom Procedures
Describe Classroom school-wide procedures, such as:
Hall Passes
Getting up from seat
Asking for help
Cooperative groups
Turning in Homework
Writing Assignment Protocol
Etc.
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33. School Wide Incentives
Movie and Popcorn Parties
Athletic activities – ex. Staff vs Faculty Basketball Game
Discounted tickets to school events
Free entry into school events
Free items from concession stand
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34. Teacher Incentives Staff of the Month Reserved Parking Space
Gift Cards
Certificate of Recognition
Photo with Principal posted on bulletin board and school website
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35. Helpful Resources for Incentives
The following organizations and individuals help us to provide incentives for our students and teachers:
Wal-Mart
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Parents
Other community donations
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36. Communication with Parents & Community
Title I meetings
Open House
Monthly Newsletter
ParentLink
School Website
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37. Character Education
Counselors will provide homeroom teachers with a Character Trait focus for each month starting in October
Character Ed activities conducted during ISS weekly (Counselors)
Character Word of the Month stated during announcements each day and posted throughout the building
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38. ATOD Prevention
During PE/Health classes, students are taught about the negative health affects of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs.
PE teachers Felton Young and Natasha Nicks discuss information with all students they teach during the Health portion of the PE curriculum.
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39. Sexual Harassment Prevention
Harassment training with the faculty will be done in November (date to be determined).
Students will be trained during the month of October via all Social Studies classes
MCS Video Library is source for student materials:
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40. Bullying Prevention
Training with faculty: Please give implementation details
professional development provided by counselor (????) during Oct. 11th in-service through PowerPoint
will include defining bullying/intimidation, recognizing early stages, and providing strategies for addressing
Training of students: Please give implementation details
Will be taught through classroom guidance sessions by all counselors beginning in October (MCS curriculum)
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41. Violence Prevention Programs
Mendez Too Good for Drugs – PE/Health (Nicks & Young)
Too Good for Violence – Counselors
Peer Mediation/ Conflict resolution – Counselors
Kingian Nonviolence – Counselors
Bullying Prevention – Counselors
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42. Violence Prevention Programs
School counselors use Mendez’s-- Too Good for Drugs, Too Good for Violence ( in conjunction with the PE teachers) as an intervention when students are assigned to them for counseling.
Fight Free program that provides incentives to students who avoid fighting.
Teachers are instructed to take all threats of violence seriously and to provide whatever interventions needed (call home; counseling; referral).
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43. Fire Drill Schedule September 9-23-10 October 10-20-10 November
Monthly Schedule
Date Conducted
Weather Condition
Number of Occupants
Evacuation Time
Comments/Notes
September
October
November
January
February
March
April
May
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44. In-School Suspension Plan
ISS may be assigned to students by any administrator as a consequence for violation of school rules.
Teachers refer students after they have taken steps of calling parents, having a conference with the student, and referring to a counselor.
Students are required to complete class work provided by their teachers, as well as participation in a Character Education session provided by counselors every Wednesday.
The ISS teacher and the school counselors work together to provide an alternative solution for students assigned to ISS 3 or more times.
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45. Procedure for Use Administration determines ISS referrals.
Teachers will send daily assignments.
ISS Assistant monitors and evaluates student progress
ISS Assistant will spend their day performing duties related to the operation of the ISS program
Administrators should make provisions (internet access) to support daily or weekly data entry by ISS Assistants
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46. ISS Assistants should receive the 30 minute duty-free lunch as outlined by Human Resources.
ISS staff will assist student with re-entering regular classroom setting.
Special Education students will receive services mandated in their IEP during the suspension period.
ISS Assistants should be evaluated at mid-year and end-of-year intervals.
Administrators should communicate with ISS Coordinator regarding program implementation as necessary.
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47. Secondary Intervention Evaluation
Monthly meetings are scheduled with the External Behavior Coach and School Counselors. The agenda for the meetings will include: at-risk/repeat offenders (alternative solutions) ; frequency of assigned consequences; suggestions to tweak parts of the program as needed, and data indicating reduction of offenses.
Data is obtained via the PBIS website, SMS, and the ISS assistant.
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48. Secondary Intervention Evaluation
Targeted Incentive Programs (i.e. Check-in, Check-out)
Mentoring
Behavior Intervention Plans
ISS
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49. Tertiary Interventions
Through data obtained via the PBIS website, repeat offenders can be monitored.
S-Team meetings are scheduled through school counselors for students that have been suspended 3 times or more to discuss and determine alternative interventions.
SHAPE Program (if applicable)
A list of Special Ed. Students has been provided to administration to schedule Manifestation meetings when needed.
Success of interventions is monitored by the Schoolwide Discipline Committee and is shared with the staff and the regional PBIS Coach Specialist during monthly meetings.
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50. Green zone 0 – 1, yellow zone 2 – 5, red zone 6+ office referrals
CONTINUUM OF
SCHOOL-WIDE
INSTRUCTIONAL &
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
SUPPORT
Tertiary Prevention:
Specialized
Individualized
Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior %
Secondary Prevention:
Specialized Group
Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior %
Primary Prevention:
School-/Classroom-
Wide Systems for
All Students,
Staff, & Settings
% of Students
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51. REMS Triangle
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52. Computation for Triangle
Number of students with 6+ office referrals (red zone)=
Divide this number by total enrollment for % in red zone
Number of students with 2 – 5 office referrals (yellow zone)=
Divide this number by total enrollment for % in yellow zone
Number of students with 1 office referral=
Add together totals from 1, 2, & 3 and subtract from total enrollment to get students with 0 office referrals
0–1 office referral (green zone)=add totals from 3 & 4. Divide by total enrollment for % in green zone
Total students referred (total of first 3 lines)=
Divide by total enrollment body for % students referred
Computation template on MCS website
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53. Plan for Support & Monitoring
Verification of administration of Code of Conduct Post-tests due August 30, 2010.
September 30, 2010 submit School Wide Discipline Plan electronically to District Coach for your area. Includes:
Team Members and Team Leader/Internal Coach
Meeting Schedule for year
Also submit separate forms as part of SWDP:
SAS Summary
Action Plan (based on SAS & TIC results)
TIC (also submitted to Coach Jan. & Apr.)
Ratification-acceptance form faxed
Ongoing training for Team Leaders/Internal Coaches and others will be provided throughout the school year
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54. Center for Safe & Drug Free Schools
District PBIS Coaches
Northeast Region, Regional Supt. Kevin McCarthy
Morrice Apprey,
Northwest Region, Regional Supt. Catherine Battle
Brady Henderson,
Southeast Region, Regional Supt. Dr. Terrence Brown
Ashley Faulk,
Southwest Region, Regional Supt. Willie Rhodes
Carolyn Matthews,
Center for Safe & Drug Free Schools
, fax:
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55. Additional CSDFS Staff
James Bacchus, Chief of Student Support
Kenneth Pinkney, Director, Student Intervention & Behavior
Linda Delaney, Emergency Management
Janice Johnson, Student Leadership, Peer Mediation
Charlotte Baucom, ISS Assistants & Behavior Specialists
Adrian Stitt, Special Project Assistant for ISS
Robert Williams, Technology Project Administrator
Ruth Watson, Program Project Specialist
Brenda Harper, Program Project Specialist
Shanddeikka Beecham, Clerical
Dorinita Clark, Clerical
District Behavior Specialists: Willa Broom, Ptorey Crutchfield, Dana Gaston
Center for Safe & Drug Free Schools, Loc. 172, Rt. 2
220 N. Montgomery, Memphis, TN
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56. Resources MCS Data Website MCS Website
Web address of PBIS Data website will be ed
User name:
Principal is prinloca (no space, insert your location number),
Assistant Principal is aprloca (no space, insert your location number and a, b or c depending on the number of AP’s),
Team Leader is tlloc (no space, insert your location number)
Password can be set by following directions on website
MCS Website
Forms will be under PBIS site (Go to Student Support, then Student Behavior and Intervention, then PBIS or go to Student Heading on MCS homepage and Schoolwide Discipline Plans)
TN PBIS links &
Maryland PBIS
PBIS
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