Theory: IF WE cultivate safe spaces of community for students, caregivers, and staff to advocate for our collective growth, THEN our schools will be spaces full of joy and free of fear where every student feels and believes they belong.  Every person feels invested, empowered, and valued in opportunity outcomes.

Strategy: At the beginning of the year, ALL staff will review best practices in the confidentiality process and procedures. 

Action Steps:

• School-based staff will build their competency to protect information in support of increasing student opportunity outcomes, centering safety through bias training and team-based follow up.

• Staff will affirm the confidentiality of every child and family and employ a system of accountability to ensure their safety and rights are upheld.

• Staff will use the Student Bill of Rights to empower students in learning how to be self-advocates.

• Students will advocate for themselves and thrive by asking the right questions and having purposeful conversations with various education partners.

• Educator(s) will use restorative practices and justice to manage conflicts and promote community.

Obstacles:

• Staff will need to be trained on the Student Bill of Rights and how to implement that with students.

• Training and implementation of restorative practices will need to be available for all education partners.

• A system of accountability that is fair and equitable for all education partners will need to be created. 

Theory: IF WE provide a platform to participate in discussions, decisions, and opportunities, THEN our families will have input in meaningful inclusivity that cultivates changes in the school system to build equity for all.

Strategy: Commencing in 2020-21, the district and school site leadership will organize and provide opportunities for families to share their feedback in decision making (i.e., parent meetings, forums, or virtual workshops).

Action Steps:

• The district will continue to utilize existing social media accounts.

  • District Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts

• The district will continue to hold affinity group meetings.

  • • • District English Language Advisory Parent Committee (DELAC)

      • African American Parent Advisory Committee (AAPAC) 

      • District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC)

• The district will continue to hold Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) meetings.

• The district will create additional learning partnerships with students focused on goal setting.

Obstacles:

• Some education partners may not want to engage in social media platforms.

• Some education partners may not want to join an affinity group.

• Educator(s) need support/training in how to create/maintain learning partnerships with students.