Summary:

"One of Rochester Public Schools’ (RPS) core beliefs is that equity is a lens through which all decisions should be made.
On July 21, 2020, Superintendent Munoz updated the board with a three-year equity plan, accounting for the $169,000 enhancement in year one. The equity plan was developed with feedback from a variety of stakeholders:

Equity Specialists

American Indian Liaison

Employees of Color Resource Group (EoCRG)

Bilinguals

Other employees of color

Students of color

Coordinator of Equity

The common feedback themes across all stakeholders was similar:

Representation in the curriculum/anti-racist curriculum

Direct support for students/families of color (Additional equity specialist)

Recruitment/ Retainment of Staff of Color

Cabinet position

Professional development in cultural competence/anti-racism

Discipline/achievement data"

Documents:

RPS Equity Core Beliefs

RPS Equity Goals and creation of numerous Equity positions on staff