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Olean teachers' union urges board to include teachers in DEI policy talks
Summary
Karen Fox, president of the Olean Teachers Association, told the board she wants teachers included in development of Board Policy 3430 on diversity, equity and inclusion and emphasized classroom practices that make students feel safe and welcome.
Karen Fox, a district librarian and president of the Olean Teachers Association, asked the Olean City School District Board of Education to involve teachers in development of proposed Board Policy 3430 concerning diversity, equity and inclusion.
In public comment on March 10, Fox praised the administration and board for their work and said teachers want to help ensure students feel safe and welcome throughout the school day. "We are asking to be part of that conversation," she said, urging the board to include teacher perspectives as policies are developed and implemented.
Fox framed her remarks around instruction and student well‑being, noting teachers' experience in creating classroom environments that foster belonging. The board thanked Fox for her comments and indicated the administration would continue to engage stakeholders as policy work proceeds.
There were no formal board actions recorded in the transcript on Policy 3430 at this meeting; Fox's remarks were recorded as public comment for the board's consideration.
