The following sentence is being revised as part of a longer passage. Background: A school district report examines a revised discipline policy that increased restorative conferences for minor incidents. Additional context: Suspensions declined, but teachers reported that conferences were scheduled inconsistently and sometimes delayed classroom follow-up. Intended effect: The report should assess both outcomes and recommend refinement rather than declare victory or failure. The writer is revising the following sentence: [Sentence to revise: The new policy proved that suspension is unnecessary and restorative practices solve discipline problems.] Which sentence best balances the aims of the discipline policy evaluation?