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Board debates adding 'equity and inclusivity' to school climate survey policy in first reading
Summary
During a first reading of policy 9128.01 (school climate survey), board members debated reinstating the phrase "equity and inclusivity in the school environment," discussed third-party vendor costs, and agreed the language can be revised between readings.
The board conducted a first reading of policy 9128.01, a proposed school climate survey policy, and debated whether to include the words “equity and inclusivity in the school environment” in the survey design section.
Board president (speaker 3) explained that the draft policy had been created by the policy committee and that the phrase in question had been cut during committee edits. Board member (speaker 2) urged reinstating the language and said the words matter for student participation and how students report whether they feel accepted and treated equitably: “Equity means, like, for a student standpoint, that they can get treated the same as everybody else. … Inclusivity means that you feel accepted and invited to participate.”
Members also discussed whether the district would use a third-party vendor to administer the survey, and staff (speaker 5) said some vendors charge about $5,000 while others waive fees. The item was read as a first reading so members can submit suggested changes to the policy committee before the next meeting.
