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District updates equity-focused engagement work across schools

Harlem Consolidated School District #122 Board of Education, Committee of the Whole · April 8, 2026

Summary

District leaders and building staff reported school-level engagement events and classroom strategies during the Equity session, highlighting literacy nights, Special Olympics showcases and supports for students with autism.

The Harlem Consolidated School District #122 held an Equity session where building representatives summarized family engagement activities and classroom strategies across the district. HHS Assistant Principal Jeremy Bois highlighted recent Spirit Week events and the Special Olympics basketball showcase and said, "Senior Awards May 12, Senior Sunset May 14, Senior Walk-Through May 21, and graduation May 23." Elementary and intermediate schools described literacy nights, art shows and project-based learning as ways to boost student engagement.

Speakers emphasized continuity of expectations in buildings slated to close and professional development for staff to support students with autism, including training on identifying and addressing harmful stimming behaviors. District leaders framed the reports as part of ongoing equity work to ensure diverse learners access enrichment and support; no formal action was taken during this agenda item.

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