“At the May 21th Board meeting, the Board heard an update on the district’s Equity 220 initiative. Specifically, the update focused on the District Equity Team’s work this school year, as well as the district’s professional development for staff and hiring practices.
This school year all Board members had the chance to attend District Equity Team meetings to learn more about what the team is working on. New this year, the team piloted student-belonging focus groups at Prairie Campus and BHS to provide students with an opportunity to engage in conversations about inclusion.
In addition, the team is launching a community-wide book study with a children’s book called Breaking the Code with Gabriella, which was written and illustrated by BHS students. More information to come this fall!
In addition to the work being done by the District Equity Team, the district is developing an ongoing process to recruit, hire, and retain a more diverse staff that mirrors Barrington 220’s student demographics through a ‘Grow-Your-own” Program’.
Click here to listen to the presentation. Visit the Equity 220 Webpage here.”
Related: “District 220’s private equity campaign,” “District 220 leaders discuss efforts to close ‘achievement gaps’,” “District 220 expands equity initiatives”