For several years, the Saratoga Springs City School District has strived to become a more culturally competent school community by engaging our students, staff, parents, and community members in conversations that will help create a school environment that fosters academic and personal growth with respect for all.
The Saratoga Springs City School District Pathways Vision directly supports this important work: “The Saratoga Springs school community will empower all learners in an engaging, collaborative environment to discover their personal pathways to the future” and is rooted in the four core beliefs of equity of opportunity, collaboration, community and personalization. The Saratoga Springs City School District is committed to creating equitable learning opportunities for every student.
NYS Board of Regents Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework
The New York State Board of Regents launched an initiative to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in schools across the New York State. As first steps in the initiative, the Board released a policy statement and a draft framework and call to action for all schools in New York State to develop policies that advance diversity, equity and inclusion as a priority in their schools.
On May 11, 2021 the Saratoga Springs Board of Education adopted an Equity, Inclusivity & Diversity In Education Policy. On June 10, 2021 the Board of Education unanimously approved an Equity, Inclusivity & Diversity In Education Regulation.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The District Equity & Inclusion Committee supports our district’s Pathways Vision and ongoing work in creating a more equitable, inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and community members. This committee has been engaged in conversation and is developing action plans to recommend policies and implement practices designed to promote diversity, facilitate growth in becoming a culturally competent school community, and improve access, opportunity, and outcomes for all students.
2024-2025 Meeting Dates
All meetings are open to the school community and will be held in rooms 221/223 of the MacFadden Administration Building.
- Monday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, January 13 at 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m.
2023-2024 Committee Members
The following sub-committees have been formed for the 2023-2024 school year.
Organizing Community / Student Voices Event
- Michele Whitley
- Amy Totino
- Jessie Altman
- Rana Hughes
- Damian Ubriaco
- Rebecca Lynch
Family Engagement / Parent/Guardian Welcoming Project
- Maura Manny
- Beth Braxton
- Elizabeth Carroll
- Rebecca Pipino
- Ashley B. Varco
- Aray M. Till
- Kym DeFranco
Culture & Climate Survey
- Lisa Cutting
- John Brueggemann
- Abigail Adams-Snell
- Nicole Usher
- Megan DiMaio
- Jacob Alexander
- Arissa Gillani
Preventing Racist & Discriminatory Language
- Erin Bennett
- Natalya Lakhtakia
- Alex Blanchard
- Kara Jenkins
- Lynne McGee
- Dora Lee Stanley
- Jennifer Alexander
- Sarah Quereau
- Cynthia Providence
DASA Review
- Michael Patton
- Anjeanette Emeka
- Jennifer Duchaussee
- Diedre Chuckrow
- Mandy D’Andrea