The Board seeks to create an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects our commitment to positively support and advance the educational and developmental needs of all students. To that end, the Board holds itself and all staff members responsible for building a District-wide culture of educational equity.
The Board believes each and every student will reach high levels of achievement and educational equity will be achieved when all students are supported by a challenging curriculum, effective instruction, engaging relationships, and an environment that promotes student well-being academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. To secure this vision District shall implement policies and practices which:
1. Protect and support all students, regardless of race, color, ancestry, creed, ethnicity, cultural background, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, disability, or religious background to think, to learn, to achieve, and to care;
2. Uphold the right of every individual to learn or work in an environment that is academically, emotionally, psychologically, and physically safe, and free of intimidation and harassment;
3. Develop and implement high quality, culturally relevant, and culturally responsive curriculum and instruction for all students;
4. Create multiple learning pathways that provide greater access to educational opportunities and lifelong success for all students;
5. Commit to high expectations and academic success for all students, and support students in achieving their aspirations and highest potential;
6. Ensure the employment and retention of a diverse staff at the school and District levels and those who are committed to educational equity;
7. Increase racial consciousness and cultural humility as it relates to race, color, ancestry, creed, ethnicity, cultural background, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, disability, or religious background among students, staff, parents, and community members;
8. Acknowledge that a diverse educational community creates the most powerful and effective learning environment;
9. Celebrate and respect the diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences of all our students and communities;
10. Facilitate parent and community partnerships of people from diverse backgrounds to support increased student achievement; and,
11. Adopt goals and corresponding metrics necessary to monitor student outcomes, engagement, climate, and district-wide performance.
Originally Adopted: January 8, 1996
Current Revision: August 9, 2021
Adoption Date: January 08, 1996
Last Revised: August 09, 2021
| Legal References: | 20 U.S.C. § 1681 (Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972) |
| 20 U.S.C. § 1400 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) | |
| 29 U.S.C. § 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) | |
| 42 U.S.C. § 12132 (Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act) | |
| 42 U.S.C. § 2000d (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) | |
| 34 C.F.R. Part 100 through Part 110 (Civil Rights Regulations) | |
| C.R.S. § 2-4-401(13.5) (Definition of Sexual Orientation) | |
| C.R.S. § 24-34-601 (Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act) | |
| C.R.S. § 24-34-602 (Penalty and Civil Liability for Unlawful Discrimination) | |