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HF-L Diversity Committee Update Accomplishments of the 2005-06 School Year

Purpose of the Task Force Letter from Board of Education President, Dick Rasmussen (March 2005)

Charge to the Diversity Committee Will serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education and Leadership of HF-L schools Will assist school officials in the prioritization, design and implementation of activities and actions as recommended by the Diversity Task Force

Committee Accomplishments Creation of District’s Commitment to Diversity Organization and Prioritization of Task Force Recommendations Creation of Planning Guide Participation in Tools for Tolerance Conference Continuing the Progress

Commitment to Diversity We live in a diverse society.  We are committed to preparing our students to succeed in and contribute to that diverse society, therefore we will:

"Strengthen the understanding of diversity..." Strengthen the understanding of diversity … Support educational experiences … Provide experiences that develop diversity consciousness … Promote a culture and climate in which students and adults feel valued, respected and listened to … Formalize annual goals and actions to institutionalize      HF-L’s commitment.

Organization and Prioritization of Recommendations District Leadership & Policy Staff Development Classroom / Instruction Student Support & Discipline Special Events / Extra-curricular Community Relations Recruiting Urban / Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program and other potential opportunities to allow students interaction with students of different cultures

Planning Guide Tools to be shared with stakeholders Recommendations organized under each priority Specific tasks or events noted to reflect progress Target and completion dates Persons responsible

District Accomplishments Multicultural Connections incorporated into Curriculum Maps Communication of the Recommendations with the BOE, Leadership Team, Faculty and HS Student Advisory Group Diversity News Link, Student Agendas HS Clubs: Diversity & Model UN Staff Development Opportunities Urban-Suburban Informational Meeting

Tools for Tolerance Conference Seven members of the Diversity Committee participated Funded from a NYS Grant Power of Symbols & Messages Meaning of Tolerance Alignment of actions/tasks reflect with main intent

Continuing the Progress Reflected in the Strategic Plan Expanding student opportunities Continued staff development & curriculum work