Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Linn-Mar Diversity and Equity Committee was established during the 2021-2022 school year to support Linn-Mar’s focus on equity for all students.  The committee has developed themes to help focus on guide the committee’s work.

Diversity Newsletter

 

 

Newsletter archive 

• November, 2021
• October, 2021
• September, 2021

Community Resources

• Marion Civil Rights Commission
• Marion Alliance for Racial Equity – Website
• Marion Alliance for Racial Equity – Facebook

Themes

• Enhance the role of the educational program to give context, support and tools for students to handle those that are different from them
• Increase allies and support systems across the district
• Build a strong communication system
• Align families with the most appropriate and most critical resources within the community
• Investigate Restorative Discipline policies for discrimination
• Celebrate the beliefs and values of our district in regards to diversity and equity

Committee By-Laws

Contact information

Please direct any equity-relation questions to:

• Contact: Nathan Wear
• Phone: 319-447-3000
• email: equity@linnmar.k12.ia.us