Families invited to attend second School Safety Summit

Event focuses on creating welcoming school environments, rights and responsibilities of students, families and staff, and staff response to discipline incidents

The Gresham-Barlow Community is invited to join us for a second School Safety Summit scheduled for Tuesday, March 18.

Based on feedback shared at the Fall Safety Summit, the March 18 event will focus on our School Safety and Discipline Handbook. 

The handbook outlines:

-How we work to establish a safe and welcoming environment for students

-The rights and responsibilities of students, families, and staff members

-Guidance on how staff respond to discipline incidents 

During the meeting, we will also report on actions the district has taken based on your input and share some additional resources for families.

Space is limited

Register Online to attend the March 18 School Safety Summit

School Safety Summit

Date: Tuesday, March 18

Time: 6 to 8 pm

Location: Gordon Russell Middle School 

(3625 SE Powell Valley Road, Gresham, OR 97080)

If you need a Spanish or Russian interpreter or childcare, please let us know on the registration form. 

Questions? Email your questions to  gbsd@gresham.k12.or.us

Join us as we continue this conversation and work together to improve school safety!

School Safety Update:

Steps taken during 2024-25 school year to continue to strengthen school safety:

• Hosted a Drug & Alcohol Engagement Event for families
• Posted Standard Response Protocols (SRPs) in all classrooms and shared them with families via ParentSquare
• Reinforced Positive Behavioral Expectations with students
• Initiated discussions on a cell phone policy for middle and high schools