You are an assistant principal at a high school where less than 10% of the students identify themselves as non-white. An African American male student is frequently sent to your office by different teachers because of disruptive and noncompliant behaviors. You have found him to be a likeable student, but he has shared with you that he feels his teachers do not understand or like him.

At this point, how do you address the concerns of the teachers? How do you address the concerns of the student in collaboration with the teachers? What other actions do you need to take as the assistant principal?