Triton Students Show Conflict Resolution Skills
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
BOURBON - Four Triton students presented the school board with a role play last night dramatizing their newly acquired peer mediation skills.
Students David Gabhart, Brittany Cook, Zak Chittum and Hannah Bessinger are four of Triton's 28 Junior-Senior High students who underwent conflict resolution and peer mediation training late last month.
Education for Conflict Resolution, Indiana's leading interpersonal and organizational training center, provided the students with an intensive two-day training session, where they learned a step-by-step process and participated in realistic role-plays.
According to ECR, peer mediation provides students with a "guided process for peaceful conflict resolution." Students often are more willing to discuss their problems with peers. Mediation, rather than letting problems build up, gives students a peaceful route to resolution.
"Fixing small problems before they blow up will be very beneficial for the administration," said Michelle Waymouth, a faculty adviser to the program.
Triton superintendent Ted Chittum echoed Waymouth's thoughts, saying: "Peer mediation provides resolutions on minor issues, where listening with a cool head will eliminate potential bigger problems."
To become peer mediators, students attended the two-day training sessions held at the Country Church, wrote a 100-word essay on why they want to be a peer mediator and obtained three teacher references.
The board also discussed summer school plans. Chittum announced that due to a lack of state tax dollars, the school will not be offering for-credit classes.
Driver Education, ISTEP remediation and band will still be offered.
He also noted that other area high schools will still offer classes for credit.
Chittum also informed the board that they may have to borrow money to maintain the corporation's normal cash flow.
Money is needed to "keep summer maintenance, technology purchases and in-service training on track," Chittum said. He also stated that this is not a budget problem, but a cash flow problem caused by Indiana's late and absent property tax disbursements.
Triton school board members are: president Kevin Boyer, vice president Steve Feldman, secretary/treasurer Larry Lemler, Steve Blakcford and Dave Shively. Corporation treasurer is Janet Barker. Superintendent is Ted Chittum. [[In-content Ad]]
BOURBON - Four Triton students presented the school board with a role play last night dramatizing their newly acquired peer mediation skills.
Students David Gabhart, Brittany Cook, Zak Chittum and Hannah Bessinger are four of Triton's 28 Junior-Senior High students who underwent conflict resolution and peer mediation training late last month.
Education for Conflict Resolution, Indiana's leading interpersonal and organizational training center, provided the students with an intensive two-day training session, where they learned a step-by-step process and participated in realistic role-plays.
According to ECR, peer mediation provides students with a "guided process for peaceful conflict resolution." Students often are more willing to discuss their problems with peers. Mediation, rather than letting problems build up, gives students a peaceful route to resolution.
"Fixing small problems before they blow up will be very beneficial for the administration," said Michelle Waymouth, a faculty adviser to the program.
Triton superintendent Ted Chittum echoed Waymouth's thoughts, saying: "Peer mediation provides resolutions on minor issues, where listening with a cool head will eliminate potential bigger problems."
To become peer mediators, students attended the two-day training sessions held at the Country Church, wrote a 100-word essay on why they want to be a peer mediator and obtained three teacher references.
The board also discussed summer school plans. Chittum announced that due to a lack of state tax dollars, the school will not be offering for-credit classes.
Driver Education, ISTEP remediation and band will still be offered.
He also noted that other area high schools will still offer classes for credit.
Chittum also informed the board that they may have to borrow money to maintain the corporation's normal cash flow.
Money is needed to "keep summer maintenance, technology purchases and in-service training on track," Chittum said. He also stated that this is not a budget problem, but a cash flow problem caused by Indiana's late and absent property tax disbursements.
Triton school board members are: president Kevin Boyer, vice president Steve Feldman, secretary/treasurer Larry Lemler, Steve Blakcford and Dave Shively. Corporation treasurer is Janet Barker. Superintendent is Ted Chittum. [[In-content Ad]]