DEI Committee & Sub-Committees
DEI Committee Members
Click on photographs to see committee bios.
In January 2022, the District launched its DEI Committee. The DEI Committee, comprised of 27 stakeholders (Board of Education Members, Administrators, Teachers, Service Employees, Parents, Community Members, and Students), was named after an intensive interview process.
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- Mission: Cultivating a community where all members experience a sense of belonging
- Vision: To foster an equitable environment that is culturally responsive, inclusive of all voices, and dedicated to lifelong learning
- District Policy #3430 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the District
- Framework: Establishment of Subcommittees (see below)
- Webpage
Superintendent's Conference Day: "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: All of Us... Together"
- Having Safe Conversations (promoting Dialogue over Debate);
- Social Identity & the Cycle of Socialization; and
- The Danger of a Single Story
- Teaching & Learning: Chair Toyia Wilson, Asst Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
- Diverse Schools & Learning Opportunities:Chair: Bob Polino, Principal, Willow Ridge
- Student Supports, Discipline & Wellness: Co-Chairs: Katie Barillari, Director of Special Programs & Lindsay Marcinelli, Asst Director of Special Programs
- Workforce Diversity: Chair: Finune Shaibi, Director of Human Resources
- Family & Community Engagement: Chair, Ray Bailey, Asst Principal, High School
Please stay tuned for more updates as the Committee continues its important work!
Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools Podcast
Members of our team were recently invited to speak about the district's DEI committee on the Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools Podcast. Click to listen!
District Foyer Project Before and After
Changes were made to the District Office foyer to ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment featuring the many languages spoken by our families.