In an effort to capture the larger lens of the work of the students, the committee formerly known as the Student Discipline Committee (SDC) will be renamed as the Student Growth Committee, as voted on by students at the Fall 2025 Student Leadership Summit. The work will remain the same, we just want to message a large vision of the work beyond discipline.
Any questions or concerns, please contact District Discipline Manager Jon Jagemann at 475-8645 or jagemaj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Student Growth Committee Processes Guide
Minutes must be submitted online (https://tinyurl.com/mpssl25)
Student Well Being Survey in Dashboard
Data Warehouse Guide (and Discipline Data Dive)
As Milwaukee Public Schools continue to address issues of discipline practices throughout the district we want to hear from YOU. There is a lot happening in schools, the community and the country that is affecting you as a youth in this community. We want to hear about those experiences directly from you. We are looking for students to share their experiences with Coronavirus/Safer at Home, discipline in schools, or police in the community and the current protesting. If you are interested please leave a video of your voice and experience below. You can also download the Flipgrid app on your phone and join the community “mpsstudentvoice”
https://flipgrid.com/mpsstudentvoice
All videos shared are private and will not be shared with others.
Recommendations from Focus Groups
More opportunities and more consistent relationship building with adults
More course offerings
Additional extracurricular opportunities and school spirit events
Engaging lessons and less computer work during class
More mental health supports
Better use of classroom space, school and community areas, cleaner school facilities, and additional lunch options.
Consistent balance between safety and discipline.
Opportunities for student voice in classroom and school decisions/leadership
Two-way communication with administration and staff members
Consistent application of policies including scanning, cell phones and tardy policy
Student friendly explanation of district policies and practices including student voice in updating policies
Proper documentation of all discipline
Re-entry of students after suspension and new students
More restorative practices throughout school and district
Implicit bias professional development for all staff in district
Bullying prevention (specifically online bullying)
Support for teachers struggling with classroom management
More opportunities for career readiness skills, clubs, and opportunities
Using this link please share any great activity, conversation, or practice your Student Discipline Committee has been a part of. Our team would like to share with all schools as we continue to move this work of empowering student voice throughout the district.