Equity Exemplars
Sample of policies passed by our Fellows
DISCLAIMER: These model policies are provided as general guidance and do not constitute legal advice. Boards should review and adapt all materials in consultation with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Requirements regarding language—particularly related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—may vary by jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of each board to modify or remove language as needed to align with local legal requirements. School Board Partners is not responsible for ensuring legal compliance; final decisions rest with each board.
Dekalb County School District - My Brother’s Keeper Initiative
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Orange County Schools - Equity in Education Resolution
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Bend-La Pine Schools - Equity & Anti-Racism Resolution
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Knox County Schools - Juneteenth Resolution
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Clayton County Public Schools - Black Lives Matter Resolution
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Orleans Parish School Board - Racial Equity Resolution
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Atlanta Board of Education - Commitment to Equity and Anti-Racism
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DeKalb County School District - Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
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Oakland Unified School District – Board Policy on Distance Learning
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East Baton Rouge School Board - Commitment to Equity and Eradicating Racism Resolution
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Indianapolis Public Schools Board - Racial Equity Policy and Black Lives Matter Resolution
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Indianapolis Public Schools Board - Language Access / Language Justice Policy
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Tacoma Public Schools - Anti-Racism Policy
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Mt Diablo Public Schools - Anti-Racial Bullying Resolution
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Durham Public Schools - Black and Brown Achievement Plan Resolution
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More Exemplars
Sample of policies passed by our Fellows
Board Governance
Albuquerque Public Schools - Board Committees Policy
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Albuquerque Public Schools - Board Policy Development Policy
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Antioch Unified School district - Board Professional Development Policy
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Tempe Union High School District - Board Governance Policy
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Denver Public Schools - Board Community Engagement Policy
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Chesterfield County Public Schools - School Board Member Compensation Resolution
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Curriculum and Instruction
Albuquerque Public Schools - Graduation Requirements Policy
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Academic Accountability
Tempe Union High School District - Annual Goals
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Tempe Union High School District - Board Monitoring Calendar
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Chicago Public Schools - Academic Accountability Framework Resolution
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Water Valley School District - Annual Goals
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Superintendent Evaluation
Chesterfield County Public Schools - Superintendent Evaluation Policy
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Howard County Public Schools - Superintendent Evaluation Framework
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Finance
Albuquerque Public Schools - Budget Policy
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Student Discipline
Water Valley School District - Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Policy
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School Safety
Milwaukee Public Schools - School Safety Resolution
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