As we work toward building successful futures…each student…every day…the Park Hill School District
commits to the following:
Create Safe and Welcoming Spaces
We will create a place where all people feel safe and valued for who they are by promoting welcoming spaces and practicing inclusivity in all actions.
Cultivate Meaningful Connections
We commit to cultivating meaningful connections by engaging all stakeholders in DEIB work to increase trust and community involvement.
Expect Accountability
We will create a culture of accountability through restorative practices, including repairing hurt/harm/damage, engaging in uncomfortable conversations, learning from, and addressing our mistakes.
Ensure Inclusive Representation
We will ensure inclusive representation with intentional and meaningful DEIB practices in our workforce, curriculum, and programming so they mirror the communities we serve.
Engage in Purposeful Learning and Conversations
We will engage in purposeful learning and conversations, measure our progress, and help each other as we build a more inclusive Park Hill community.
Share our Stories and be Clear in our Communications
We will honor the stories of our Park Hill community and promote our commitment to DEIB
practices by clearly communicating our successes and learning opportunities.
As they pertain to the Park Hill School District Drivers and Narratives:
All People- this includes all dimensions of diversity: age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, physical and cognitive ability, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status
DEIB- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Diversity - the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different representations: age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, physical and cognitive ability, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status
Equity - the practice of removing barriers and providing people access and opportunities based upon what they need
Inclusion - the action of intentionally providing equitable access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
Belonging - a feeling of safety in the establishment of high trust/low stress environments; the notion of feeling as if you can be/display your authentic self without the risk of embarrassment, rejection, hurt, or harm
Inclusivity/Inclusive- the practice or policy of providing equitable access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
Learning Opportunities- an area or opportunity to grow and be challenged; something that allows individuals to acquire new skills, knowledge, and/or practices
Park Hill Community- the staff, students, families, community members, and vendors served by the Park Hill School District
Purposeful Learning- focused learning on topics and concepts that support the demonstration of our DEIB commitments and practices
Restorative Practices- a social science that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities; When people engage in inappropriate behavior, they must be empowered to make things right, which may include experiencing natural consequences
Stakeholders- staff, students, families, community members, and vendors
Uncomfortable Conversations- conversations that invite us to learn more about different perspectives and viewpoints; dialogue that stretches us and causes us to grow and learn
