Equity Statement
The Readington Township Board of Education, by way of this policy and mission, affirms its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for members of the school community. The idea of belonging is deeply rooted in this work. With this in mind, the district seeks to ensure all staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders feel safe, welcomed, valued, supported, and included within our schools and school events. This statement includes the multiple policies that ensure equity in our educational setting. These primary policies include but are not limited to:
1140 - Affirmative Action Program
1510 - Americans with Disabilities Act
1530 - Equal Employment Opportunity
1550 - Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices
1555 - Domestic Partnership
1581 - Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
2260 - Affirmative Action for School and Classroom Practices
2200 - Curriculum Content
2240 - Controversial Issues
2270 - Religion in Schools
2310 - Pupil Grouping
2412 - Home Instruction
2414 - Pupils at Risk
2415 - No Child Left Behind Programs/Every Student Succeeds Act
2416 - Programs for Pregnant Pupils
2418 - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Students
2423 - Bilingual and ESL Education
2460 - Special Education
2464 - Gifted and Talented Students
2530 - Resource Materials
5512 - Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
5550 - Disaffected Pupils
5700 - Pupil Rights
5750 - Equal Educational Opportunity
5751 - Sexual Harassment
5752 - Marital Status and Pregnancy
5755 - Equity in Educational Programs and Services
5756 - Transgender Students
5842 - Equal Access of Pupil Organizations
8453 - HIV/AIDS
8465 - Hate Crimes and Bias-Related Acts
The district recognizes that this work is ever-changing and evolving. All equity policies are revisited triennially according to policy 1523 - Comprehensive Equity Plan to ensure compliance with all federal and state equity laws and regulations. This review also produces dialogue and conversation relating to issues of equity in education. Adjustments and updates are subsequently made to these policies as needed.
Further, the Readington Township School District wishes to promote the engagement of the community. This engagement includes our work with equity. The district does this in various ways, but there is a specific policy and bylaw that provide for public and community comments in matters related to the district. Policy 9130 - Public Complaints and Grievances along with Bylaw 0167 - Public Participation in Board Meetings both allow for the public to engage with the Board of Education and/or district administration. Parents and community members are encouraged to provide thoughtful feedback on issues relating to equity or other district initiatives by adhering to these policies/bylaws.