Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Bethel Park School District Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, comprised of school board members, administrators, faculty, students, and community leaders, will evaluate prevailing perceptions, identify areas for improvement, and promote opportunities for all students, regardless of circumstance, to engage equally in the Bethel Park School District’s learning environment.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bethel Park School District Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force is to create and maintain a welcoming and accepting school environment where all students are encouraged, valued and supported equitably in their learning and their ability to advocate for themselves, their culture, their beliefs and capabilities.

Core Beliefs and Values

We believe diversity makes our schools, students, staff and community better.
We value the beliefs, cultures, and abilities of all students.
We commit to providing equity in educational opportunities and experiences for all students.
We will work to ensure that Bethel Park educational programs, policies, and curriculum reflect and include students of all beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds.
We will encourage innovation in the educational system to prepare all students to excel in both local and global communities.

Contact Information:

Diane Ford
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Co-Chair
[email protected]

Diana Fronczek
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Co-Chair

[email protected]

David Muench
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Co-Chair

[email protected]

Inclusivity Calendar

2021-2022 Inclusivity Calendar

Resources from PDE

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Descriptors

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

There can sometimes be misconceptions regarding "equity." BPSD has defined educational equity as working to remove barriers so that ALL students can succeed. Here are some more FAQs to help you better understand the task force's purpose.

Important Definitions

To help further clarify any potential misunderstandings regarding the important issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the DEI committee has defined a number of terms to help you better understand the task force's core mission.