LCPS Commitment to Equity

     LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe,
     supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and
     academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs,
     antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender
     expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior,
     and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

     We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee.
     Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.  

     Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards
     excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is
     empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.