The Stamford Public Education Foundation is committed to policies and procedures that further promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all facets of its operations. The commitment to DEI is an acknowledgment that our success is linked to obtaining equitable representation at all levels of the organization AND our mission is only achieved through continuous investments in DEI.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- People who reflect SPEF’s diversity.
- Processes that demonstrate SPEF’s culture of inclusion.
- Power structures that show how SPEF makes decisions that lead to greater equity.
OBJECTIVES
Board Recruitment
- SPEF’s Board of Directors, with leadership from its Nominating and Recruitment Committee, will continue to prioritize diversity in its recruitment efforts with intentionality embedded in their approach to ensure the Board of Directors’ composition is reflective of the constituents SPEF serves.
Committee Oversight
- The SPEF Board of Directors has established a DEI committee to oversee, implement, and refine the organization’s DEI Action Plan and identify policies and practices in education that contribute to systemic racism.
Data Reporting
- 100% of program reporting will include race and ethnic demographics of constituents served as well as performance metrics by subgroups to identify participation levels and trends over time.
Education
- The organization’s staff will continually engage in professional development that is inclusive and anti-racist.
- The DEI Committee will create education opportunities for the Board of Directors that will be embedded in the board’s meeting agendas.
Hiring Practices
- SPEF’s leadership team will prioritize diversity in its hiring decisions and expand its staff recruitment efforts to include sourcing strategies that target diverse candidates.
DID YOU KNOW?
Of the 500 largest U.S. cities, Stamford is among the most ethnically diverse cities in America!
- 130,824 population
- 136,000 projected population by 2025
- 23rd for linguistic diversity
- 31st most culturally diverse city in the US
SOURCE: City of Stamford Economic Development website
SPEF celebrates the beautifully diverse school community of Stamford Public Schools. SPS offers students a learning experience rich in cultural diversity and reflective of the global society in which they will work and live.
- 40% Hispanic/Latino
- 34% White
- 15% Black
- 8% Asian
- 3% Two or more Races
- 57% Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13% English Language Learners
- 71 Languages Spoken in Students’ Homes
SOURCE: Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE)
