Board approves Love and Logic training at Rainbow Valley, contingent on vendor letter clarifying it is a staff framework

Rainbow Valley Elementary Principal Miss Lycia presented data showing a reduction in office referrals and requested school-wide implementation of Love and Logic classroom strategies, including a one-day professional development session and four days of coaching. She said the quoted cost was $3,000 after a 50% discount and emphasized that the model focuses on adult behavior to improve classroom management.

Board members praised the principal’s results but raised concerns about federal funding rules and whether Love and Logic could be interpreted as social-emotional learning (SEL). To address that risk, the board amended the motion to approve the training contingent on receiving a vendor statement or letter describing Love and Logic as a staff-focused framework rather than an SEL curriculum or DEI program; the board voted to approve the amended motion 5–0.

Principal Lycia said teachers would receive workbooks and the program includes parent workshops; she said site auxiliary funds would be used to cover costs and that coaching is part of the purchase.

The district asked staff to obtain the clarifying language from the consultant and to confirm that implementation does not jeopardize federal funding streams.