Character Education and School Climate Committee

To provide input on creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Reviews and discusses the following items to develop background knowledge:

  • Evidence-based, social-emotional learning programs
  • Discipline and behavioral Santee School District Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, California Education Code
  • Evidence-based school-wide and classroom practices for developing a positive learning environment (e.g. PBIS, restorative practices, SEL)

2. Reviews data points on student achievement and other performance indicators such as caring schools survey, school connectedness; discusses implications and next steps

3. Discusses issues and problems of practice that affect student social emotional learning and solutions to address student needs

4. Reviews, discusses, and provides feedback annually to the Board of Education on key issues, findings, and possible outcomes.

Committee Chairs:

Mike Olander, Director, Pupil Services & Student Well-Being

Janessa Nedney, Director, Community Collaborative

The Committee meets from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, in the Educational Services Center (ERC), 9619 Cuyamaca, Santee. 

2023-24 Meeting Dates:

Meeting Date

Agenda

Minutes

November 9, 2023 
November 16, 2023

Agenda Minutes

February 8, 2024

Agenda              Minutes

May 23, 2024

Agenda Minutes

 

Santee School District Character Education Traits

September

Respect

October

Responsibility

November

Citizenship

December & January

Compassion

February

Honesty

March

Trustworthiness

April

Fairness

May & June

Courage