Means Meets With Parents About Student Behavior

There were lots of Post-It notes in the cafeteria of Whit Davis Elementary Apr. 23 listing concerns parents have about student behavior in the Clarke County School District, as part of a listening session for Superintendent Demond Means. The 100 or so people attending the session wanted to know what measures to address disruptive classroom behavior are coming in the next school year. Means told the attendees there are various ideas and programs already in play, such as PBIS (positive behavior interventions and support) and a RISE classroom at Gaines Elementary that provides alternative education for elementary students. Playworks helps child…