LGBTQ TASK FORCE
Unit 4 understands social justice as a continual commitment to thoughtfully consider and actively challenge societal norms that privilege some and not others.Since 2012, Unit 4 has had a Social Justice Committee that focuses on learning about social justice.
The LGBTQ Task Force is a subcommittee of the Social Justice Committee. The mission of the Task Force is to provide a welcoming and safe environment for our LGBTQ students, families, and Unit 4 staff members. The LGBTQ Task Force is comprised of administrators, teachers, and students. The Task Force meets regularly throughout the year to continue to support the Unit 4 LGBTQ Community and address ongoing issues, concerns, and needs.
Have questions? Need help and support for yourself or your student? Contact the LGBTQ Task Force: [email protected]
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Several of the actions taken by the Task Force over the years includes:
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Changed district and building forms from mother/father to parent/guardian.
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Purchased age appropriate LGBTQ friendly books for each elementary school that are available for all students to check out.
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Encouraged SCHOLASTIC™ to sell non-traditional books LGBTQ focused texts.
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Provided in-service training for staff to know their legal obligation and how to respond to LGBTQ discrimination when students report.
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Instituted a mandated training module all staff are required to complete, focusing on student safety and what they are legally obligated to respond to.
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Provided ALLY signs to all schools and classrooms, teaching students that ALLY means everyone deserves to feel safe at school.
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Helped Edison students who wished to establish a Gay/Straight Alliance by using resources from Franklin and Jefferson student clubs.
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Provided SafeSpaces signs for all teachers’ classrooms.
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Created a media project involving all Unit 4 Schools stating support of LGBTQ students and community.
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Educated teachers on how to establish a supportive classroom environment, giving teachers the language to respond to anti-gay bullying.
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Created district forms, process, and support for inclusive registration procedures.
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Continue to support and staff the Unit 4 tent at the annual CU Pride Fest.