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August 26, 2020 — Meeting Transcript
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The rest of this petition continues on in the next comment from Andrea Denny. Curriculum. The ABAR plan must specify a cycle of reviews of bias to ensure that curriculum and core text include history and perspectives of Black people as well as the creation of whiteness, ABAR learning for all students from pre-K through 12, goals for enhanced access of Black students to gifted and advanced courses, alternatives to gatekeeping and tracking in math, literacy, and gifted classes. Culture. The district must define the culture Clayton wishes to have, including anti-racism, anti-bias in the definition. Own and work to dismantle the systems of white privilege and white supremacy that set up barriers for black students and staff. Believe students and families who bring stories of harm. Consolidate existing data and address each school's particular issues with racism. Implement steps towards reconciliation, including administrators, teachers, and staff taking responsibility for harm to black students, opportunities for students and families that have been harmed to speak, be heard, and have their stories recorded, and restorative practices to heal the students and families that had been harmed. Embed ADAR values in yearly expectations, professional development, and evaluation of all staff members, including repercussions for those who failed to meet expectations. Create rules and practices that shield district employees who speak about racism in school. Support the right and need for staff of color to meet in affinity groups and to share experiences in a safe environment.
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