The Financial Costs of Bullying, Violence, and VandalismSep 07 2010The Financial Costs of Bullying, Violence, and Vandalism By Rick Phillips During times of economic crisis, school climate issues, such as bullying, violence, and vandalism, can grow more intense and frequent as economic and family stressors worsen. At the same time, budget cuts leave many schools with less money to address these issues as well as fewer counselors, school resource officers, administrators, and teachers. Staff members have more responsibilities and less time to handle problematic situations. It’s a recipe for disaster. School climate is an important determinant of a school’s ability to deliver on its mission; however, the impact of school climate on a school’s budget is often largely ignored or underestimated, chiefly because there is no standardized way to track and assess the losses and costs associated with negative student behaviors. But that doesn’t mean that the financial impact is insignificant. Read more at: www.principals.org/pl0910phillips.
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