Members of the Christian County school board heard an update on the Racial Educational Equity Plan during the Thursday night workshop meeting.
Before the plan was presented, Jada Poindexter, an 11th grader at Hopkinsville High School, declared February as Black History Month for the school district. Superintendent Chris Bentzel said the committee formed and went to work over the summer to create the plan.
Kim Stevenson, Director of Alternative Programs, shared the plan and explained why the committee was formed.
She added that equity is vital ensuring students have the same resources to achieve success.
Stevenson said there is training that each staff member will complete this year regarding the district’s climate.
She added some work also needs to be done in staffing and classroom diversity.
District leaders vow to review all policies, procedures, and practices for the central office involvement through an equity lens. Also, all staff will participate and implement culturally responsive/equity professional development opportunities.
These plans will rollout through 2023.