The Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) is conducting a review of its School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.
An independent, third-party consulting team will hold listening sessions to inform this review and analyze relevant data. The Gresham-Barlow School District believes the School Resource Officer program is critically important. This process will allow the District to evaluate and improve the program.
Our commitment
GBSD is committed to ensuring our schools are safe and welcoming places for all students.
About the process
GBSD will work to create a path forward for the role of SROs in the school district. We will do this by actively listening to the many layers of our students’ lived experiences and the multiple perspectives of families, staff, and community members.
Deepen understanding through listening
-Multiple groups of students will be asked to participate, including students who have both positive and negative experiences with SROs
-In addition to hearing from students, listening sessions will be held for families, staff, and the community
-Listening sessions will be held both In-person and virtually
Review of relevant data
The GBSD SRO Outreach and Review Process will also include a review of relevant data such as student discipline data, school climate surveys, and SRO job descriptions.
Outcome
At the conclusion of the review, the consultants will provide a set of recommendations to the superintendent of schools based on the community’s input.
Timeline
The review begins in March 2022. It is expected to conclude at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact consultant Christine Moses by email at: buffalocloudconsulting@yahoo.com
Watch the April 26 Community Informational Meeting
About the consulting team
Founded in 2014, Buffalo Cloud Consulting is an Oregon-based BIPOC-owned, woman-owned equity and belonging consultancy. Focused on supporting systems change through compassionate coaching, training, and community engagement, BCC supports all types of learning environments by facilitating deep listening and centering lived experiences. Christine Moses, John Lenssen, and Hector Roche are the BCC team that will be helping GBSD with the listening sessions.
