Thousands and thousands and thousands of discipline cases every day in APS

APS Supt Winston Brooks was interviewed by KRQE for their story, link, on the specially treated Rio Grande High School wrestler.  During the interview Brooks decried the decision of a judge to override the discipline imposed by the school.

“I’m extraordinarily disappointed that the judge would second guess the school administration’s decision on this given that we make thousands and thousands and thousands of decisions on discipline cases every day.”

In a moment of unusual candor, Brooks admitted to the scope of student discipline problems in APS. We now know there are "thousands and thousands and thousands" of significant disruptions every day.  That's at least 6,000 disruptions every day, not to mention the disruptions that don't get referred to the administration.

How can that not have an adverse effect on test scores and graduation rates? 

Also, consider that most kids don't get in trouble at school.  That means the thousands and thousands and thousands of discipline referrals are being generated by a relative handful of students; chronically disruptive students.

Why won't the Brooks administration tell the truth, link, about student discipline in the APS?

The responsibility for enforcing discipline policies is an administrative responsibility.  If policies are not being enforced adequately, it is an administrative failure.  It is obvious why Brooks needs to keep the record hidden.

Less obvious; the reason the media won't challenge him on the ongoing failure to maintain order in schools and the ongoing secrecy surrounding it.




photo Mark Bralley