Princeton School District's Equity Audit To Be Presented Tuesday

PRINCETON, NJ — The results of the Princeton Public School District’s recent equity audit will be on display during the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night, July 17, school officials announced. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Valley Road Administration Building, 25 Valley Road.

The focus of the audit is to ensure that all students — regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual identification, country of origin, cultural affiliation, language spoken, learning difference, or economic background — are celebrated and are able to reach their highest potential, according to the district.

The districts’ equity audit consultant, Marceline DuBoise, conducted the audit and will present the findings to the board. Results are based on the information she gathered through an analysis of data, as well as through surveys and focus groups involving feedback from more than 2,800 parents, students, and staff.

“Her report is honest and objective noting areas of strength as well as issues and disparities we need to address,” Princeton Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Cochrane said. “ … Tuesday’s presentation is an important step in an ongoing process to help us achieve our equity goals. It is a step that will inform our continuing efforts to diversify our curriculum, diversify our staff, overcome bias, and foster inclusion.”

The school district is also working with Princeton’s Civil Rights Commission to form a “Study Circle” of community leaders, educators, and students. The Study Circle will meet several times throughout the summer to review the equity report in depth. It will then begin developing steps for the district to take and implement.

Anyone who can’t attend the board meeting in person can watch a live stream on the district’s YouTube channel.

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