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David Douglas board refines equity targets to reduce racial disproportionality in exclusions
Summary
Board members reviewed revisions to disciplinary metrics and monitoring tied to the district equity plan, shifting reporting to building‑level disparity measures (Black vs. White students) and requesting building plans and community involvement; no vote was taken.
The David Douglas School District board reviewed revised disciplinary targets intended to eliminate racial disproportionality in exclusions and referrals.
Board materials framed the work as part of the district equity plan and noted a multi‑year effort to reduce exclusionary discipline that disproportionately affects Black students. A presenter described a change in reporting metrics made after a 2024 board retreat: the board is focusing monitoring on three primary measures at the building level — percentage of students with one or more exclusions, exclusions per…
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