BAKER - Students, parents and faculty at Baker High School met Tuesday evening to discuss youth violence and changes being implemented in the school district.

"Have there been fights? Five [this school year]. Now, from my understanding, there were an estimated five fights a week before we came. So, what we've done is pour in and curtail some of that negative behavior," Baker High School Principal Alisa Welsh said.

Those with the City of Baker School District said they wanted to hear from students and parents to see where they can improve.

"They've probably reduced fights at Baker High School, I'm going to take a guess by 75 percent," Superintendent JT Stroder said. "It's quite a reduction."

Baker High educators described Tuesday's meeting as a climate check to give parents the opportu

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