Racial Equity Committee
Racial Equity Committee Bylaws
Regulation 100-09
Racial Equity Committee – This committee will be composed of members of the wider community that encompass many aspects of society. The charge of the Racial Equity Committee will focus on identifying discrimination or harassment, raising awareness of implicit bias, and eliminating or mitigating racial inequity or its effects across the entire school system. The Racial Equity Committee will make recommendations to the Board on aspects related to racial equity and the equity policy within all educational programs of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS).
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Racial Equity Committee Vacancies
The Board of Education of Frederick County (BOE) Announces Vacancies on the Racial Equity Committee.
The BOE approved the creation of a Racial Equity Committee on June 12, 2019: Policy 101.3 (K) Organization of the Board. This committee will make recommendations to the BOE that will focus on identifying discrimination or harassment, raising awareness of implicit bias, and eliminating or mitigating racial inequity and the equity policy within all educational programs of FCPS.
Members of the committee shall be appointed by the BOE. Composition of the Committee may include a variety of social, service, and faith-based advocacy organization representatives, as well as regional representation from students and/or parents/guardians with an emphasis on diversity based on people of color. Other groups such as students who receive Special Education services, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, and English learners may be considered for representation. Please see the Racial Equity Committee Bylaws for further information.
Applications will be accepted by Google Form at Racial Equity Committee Membership Application through Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Racial Equity Committee Meeting Video
View a playlist of Board Committee meetings on our YouTube channel.