The department of Student and Community Services plays a vital role in ensuring the needs of all students are met and that the district remains in compliance with the many county, state, and federal guidelines and laws that govern public schools.

Areas of Responsibility and Supervision:

• Counselors
• DESE Compliance
• Discipline/Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• English Speakers of Other Languages Program (ESOL)
• Federal Programs – Title IX
• Health Services Wellness/Nurses
• MAP Assessments
• Restorative Practices
• Safety & Security
• Section 504 Compliance
• Social Workers
• Student Services

In addition, the head of the department, Dr. Derrick Wallace, also serves as the district’s federal compliance officer for Section 504, FERPA, Title IX, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Dr. Tiffany Taylor-Johnson, Director of Student Services, is the McKinney Vento Act and Foster Care Liaison.