Wayne Board Of Education Supports 'Resolution Against Racism'

WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Board of Education recently supported a "Resolution Against Racism," with the intention of asserting that the "school community shares a collective responsibility to reject all forms of individual and systemic racism as destructive to our educational mission, values, and goals."

In a letter from Superintendent Mark Toback, he called the move an "incredibly important" first step, and a follow up to the board's June resolution with the approval of a "specific goal focused on diversity, equity and inclusion."

Now, the district is seeking community input through a new Thoughtexchange, which is active currently.

"As we work toward a more diverse, inclusive, and culturally competent school system, your perspective is needed and valued," wrote Toback.

To read the full letter, click here.

Local activist groups, started over the summer after the death of George Floyd, have been calling for change in the school district.

Here are a few of the points they hope to see addressed with future changes: