NYSHOEA Fall ConferenceNYSHOEA Fall ConferenceConsistency in the Consistency in the

WorkplaceWorkplace

Terry McSweeneyNYSUT Research and Educational ServicesOctober 24, 2014

Building a Safe School Environment

• A safe school environment needs to encompass the entire school community

• Everyone at school needs to work together to create a safe school climate.

• All faculty and staff

should serve as positive role models for the school community.

• All staff need to work toward this common goal.

Creating a positive school environment meansestablishing and promoting a culture of inclusion and respect that welcomes everyone.

Commissioner’s Regulations Commissioner’s Regulations 100.11100.11Participation of parents and teachers in Participation of parents and teachers in school-based planning and shared decision-school-based planning and shared decision-makingmakingEach public school district board of

education and each board of cooperative educational services (BOCES) shall develop and adopt a district plan for the participation by teachers and parents with administrators and school board members in school-based planning and shared decision-making.

The plan for participation in school-The plan for participation in school-based planning and shared decision-based planning and shared decision-making shall specify:making shall specify:1.the educational issues which will be subject to cooperative

planning and shared decision-making at the building level by teachers, parents, administrators, and, at the discretion of the board of education or BOCES, other parties such as students, school district support staff, and community members;

2.the manner and extent of the expected involvement of all parties;

3.the means and standards by which all parties shall evaluate improvement in student achievement;

4.the means by which all parties will be held accountable for the decisions which they share in making;

5.the process whereby disputes presented by the participating parties about the educational issues being decided upon will be resolved at the local level; and

6.the manner in which all State and Federal requirements for the involvement of parents in planning and decision-making will be coordinated with and met by the overall plan.

Code of ConductCode of Conduct

The code will govern the conduct of students, teachers and other school personnel, as well as visitors.

The code must also provide for its enforcement.

Code of conduct developed in collaboration with student, teacher, administrator and parent organizations, school safety and other personnel.

Should be reviewed and annually updated as needed.

Restorative PracticesRestorative Practices

Restorative Justice

Peer JuriesPeer MediationCommunity

ConferencingInformal

Restorative Practices

Preventative and Post-Conflict Resolution Programs

Social-Emotional Learning

Community Service

Shared Responsibility

Toolkit: www.otlcampaign.org/restorative-practices

Healthy Workplace BillHealthy Workplace BillSince 2006, New York has introduced

more versions of the Healthy Workplace Bill than any other state

NYSUT supports this billWorkplace Bullying is repeated, health-

harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators that takes one or more of the following forms:◦Verbal abuse◦Offensive conduct/behaviors (including

nonverbal) which are threatening, humiliating or intimidating

◦Work interference – sabotage – which prevents work from getting done

Suggested Suggested StrategiesStrategies

Involve your local union Involve Healthcare partnersBe consistent in expectations and discipline

◦ Administrators and educators should set clear, consistent goals at the beginning of the year and share with students

Try to build rapport with studentsEstablish Student Leadership Programs (i.e. Skills USA) Reach out to parents and guardians

◦ Try positive phone calls or communication with parents

Confront issues head-onAlways have a plan in mind for handling misbehavior

◦ When every other element is out of your control, you can still manage your reaction

◦ Try not to take student behavior personally

Student ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities(suggestions)(suggestions)

Complete and return all required forms Follow safety procedures Show honesty, punctuality, a cooperative

attitude, proper grooming, and a willingness to learn

Meet all workplace rules and expectations Complete all workplace and related

training requirementsDress appropriately for the work site

including all appropriate safety clothing and equipment

Thank you for your participation!

tmcsween@nysutmail.org

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