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Anti-Racism Resolution of the
Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools

Whereas, the Calvert County Board of Education is outraged by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery,
and Breonna Taylor, as well as countless other African Americans who have lost their lives as a result of
racism and police brutality that persist in our country; and

Whereas, the Calvert County Board of Education acknowledges racism exists in our school community, and we
expressly denounce racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form
within our school community; and

Whereas, racism has no place in our schools, we must protect the constitutional rights of each person who attends or
works in our district; and

Whereas, the Calvert County Board of Education will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that
perpetuate systemic racism; and

Whereas, policies, practices, and procedures that produce equitable outcomes for students of color and marginalized
groups will be adopted and maintained; and
Whereas, it is time to listen to, learn from, and speak up for those who have endured discrimination and intolerance.
Every member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe,
anti-racist learning environment where each student and staff member is respected and valued for who they
are, regardless of skin color; and

Whereas, curriculum and instructional materials for all grades shall reflect cultural and racial diversity and include a
range of perspectives and experiences, particularly those of historically underrepresented groups of color;
and

Whereas, all district staff, administrators, teachers, and support staff shall be trained on implicit bias, racism, and
about how racism produces inequitable practices and outcomes; and

Whereas, a racially diverse and inclusive workforce is achieved by identifying and removing bias interrupters used
during the hiring process; and
Whereas, discipline processes to increase racial disparities in discipline and suspension for students of color and
marginalized groups shall be eliminated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the Members of the Board of Education of Calvert County affirm our obligation to require a safe, anti-
racist, and inclusive educational environment where each student and staff member is treated with respect
and dignity regardless of the color of their skin. We further acknowledge it is the responsibility of the
Superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools to uphold the commitment to eliminate bias, racism, and
inequities from our system.

William J. Phalen, Sr., President Pamela L. Cousins, Member

Inez N. Claggett, V. President Tracy H. McGuire, Member

Dawn C. Balinski, Member Dr. Daniel D. Curry
Secretary-Treasurer and
Superintendent of Schools