Equity, Anti-Racism & Opportunity Gap

Committee Mission

To identify and eradicate practices, policies, infrastructure and curriculum that result in harm, inequity, opportunity gaps and achievement among students within the Montclair Public Schools due to their race, gender, sexuality, language, religion, disability status or socioeconomic status.

Sub-Committees

Hiring more teachers of color and leadership in the district
Dismantling the Eurocentric curriculum
Mandatory teacher training in anti-racism and handling incidents contributing to acts of racism and inequity
Cultural Competency
Restorative Justice
Opportunity Gap
Desegregation of Classrooms
Transportation Equity

Priorities and Key Initiatives 2020-21

Review the current MPS curriculum
Assist district with reviewing and administering new policies and programs that focus on equity and race
Identify and review opportunity gaps within MPS
Review and recommended trainings for all employees within MPS
Review policies and practices of PTAC and PTAs that impact equity and inclusion
As needed, recommend and present new trainings that focus on being an antiracist in the school community
As needed, recommend and present new trainings on identifying inequalities and gaps in opportunities

Co-Chairs: Jada Roman earogcommit@gmail.com and Meredith Pressler meredithleighpressler@gmail.com.