Several measures will focus on improving student behavior and classroom experiences in Christian County this coming school year. Director of Student Services, Dr. Kim Stevenson says programs like PBIS, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, are working.
click to download audioStevenson says they hope the use of Yondr bags, which is required to comply with new state law, will also have a positive impact on student learning.
click to download audioThe program was piloted at summer school this year, with few issues.
click to download audioAnother program, being implemented at Hopkinsville High School, will provide targeted improvements for student behaviors, and Superintendent Chris Bentzel says this will help students who still struggle after PBIS interventions.
click to download audioThe program will provide 30, 60, and 90 day plans to help improve classroom behaviors.
Meanwhile, District Facilities Coordinator Trevor Herndon says his crew has been working hard this summer to renovate several buildings, including the Early Learning Center.
click to download audioRooms were also built on the Millbrooke Elementary School stage, new flooring was installed in several buildings, roofing projects were completed, and paint was refreshed.
The Christian County Board of Education voted to pay $4.5 million to contractors for the new Christian County High School project and to purchase the basketball goals for the new gym.
