The Department of Public Safety and the Stockton Unified School District entered into a settlement agreement with the California Department of Justice to address disproportionalities in student discipline referrals to law enforcement. The agreement required several procedures and policies be put in place to address these concerns. The district successfully completed all the required tasks and was released from DOJ oversight in early 2024. The district and Department of Public Safety committed to continue work within the heart of the agreement to ensure a safe and just learning environment for SUSD students, beyond the term of the settlement.
- California Department of Justice, Stockton Unified School District Enter into Agreement to Address Discriminatory Treatment of Minority Students and Students with Disabilities
- Stockton Unified School District’s Department of Public Safety Achieves Compliance with DOJ’s Five-Year Stipulated Judgment
One of the requirements of the Agreement was to implement a Community Advisory Group (CAG) to work with the District and Department of Public Safety to review and address the recommended changes made pursuant to the DOJ Settlement Agreement. The CAG is a group of appointed members, who meet quarterly, to serve as a meaningful, effective, and ongoing advocates for practices that best serve the needs of our students.
- For more information on the CAG please visit the District Site
