Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Peninsula School District Statement on Human Dignity
Recognizing and valuing that we are a diverse community, part of our mission is to provide a positive, harmonious environment where diversity is respected and encouraged. A major aim of education in the Peninsula School District is the development of a commitment to the core values of a democratic society. In accordance with that aim, the district strongly emphasizes a core value of mutual human respect for each person regardless of individual differences and/or characteristics. We expect this value to be manifested in the daily behaviors of students, staff, and volunteers.
We are engaged in work around equity, race, and identity to better foster and support an environment in which our students, families and staff grow and thrive. Our work is focused in five main areas.
We work to create safe, inclusive, and affirming environments for our historically underserved students.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX and Compliance Officer, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, John Yellowlees, at (253) 530-1081, email yellowleesj@psd401.net. Mailing address: 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.
We solicit multiple perspectives from historically underserved communities.
Local
City of Gig Harbor
Communities in Schools
Washington Education Association
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
National
AVID
National Education Association
Teaching Tolerance