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The MERSD School Climate Task Force was established in the fall of 2009 in advance of the passage of M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O. The Task Force is comprised of administrators, staff and parents representing the district K-12. The Task Force was established to provide a multifaceted approach to deal consistently and effectively with behavioral issues, including bullying, and promote proactive, preventative steps toward building strong school communities that will diminish the likelihood that bullying and other inappropriate behaviors will occur. The Task Force led a
multifaceted needs based assessment including: a review to behavior management(codes of conduct an procedures); an examination of curriculum and school initiatives that foster respect and caring; and surveyed students in grade four throughtwelve on perceptions of climate. The goal of the student survey was to find and ensure that students could identify an adult to which he/she could access for assistance. The result of this process was the establishment a “Bill of Rights and Responsibilities” to guide the relationship between the schools and parent community, particularly through the often thorny issues attached to children’s behavior.
Recent Climate Task Force Updates & Events |
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Parent Forum w/ Dr. Elizabeth Englander ~ March 9, 2011
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Computers & Character Parent Presentation ~ November 18, 2010
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MERSD All Staff Anti-Bullying Training w/ Dr. Elizabeth Englander ~ August 2010
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RESOURCES For PARENTS |
Pamphlets & Resourcaes from the Massachusetts Agression Reduction Center ~ Dr. Elizabeth Englander |
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MERSD Climate Task Force |
Beth Raucci |
Middle School Principal ~ Chair |
Karen Lucas |
Adjustment Counselor ~ MS/HS |
Paul Murphy |
HS Assistant Principal |
Michelle Kempskie |
Essex parent |
Caroline Cheshire |
Manchester parent |
Katie Garvin |
Memorial guidance counselor |
Jennifer Roberts |
Essex Elementary Principal |
Gillian Polk |
Essex Elementary Guidance Counselor |
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