Worksheet4:
Evaluating existing public policies
Date: 11/2/2005 Group Members: C. Simmons, K. Murphy, C. Jones, A. Stroud
Your problem (phrase):
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Students lack of respect for themselves and
others |
State one of the major existing policies that attempts to deal with the social problem:
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PS 241 implements detention and suspension in an attempt
to deal with lack of respect. The policies are clearly stated in the student
handbook and are based on a level system that aligns itself with the
Department of Educations regulations. |
What are the advantages of this policy (consider effectiveness, costs, enforcement, public acceptance):
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Students know that disrespect is
not allowed and managing the discipline is cost effective. |
What are the disadvantages of this policy (consider the effectiveness, costs, enforcement, public acceptance):
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Although there are policies in place, students feel the need to challenge authority. |
Based on your evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages, should the current policy be totally replaced, strengthened, or improved? What advantages, if any, from the current policy should be retained? What disadvantages, if any, should be eliminated?
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It should be strengthened and improved. The action of being suspended or detained should remain in place. There are no disadvantages that we would like to eliminated. |