• 2020-2021 School Year

      • The Haslett Board of Education, Haslett’s Voices for Change, Haslett Administrators, and staff worked with Dr. Terry Flennaugh, Associate Professor of Urban Education Initiatives at Michigan State University, to begin development of a District Equity Plan.

      • Dr. Flennaugh met with district groups throughout the 2020-21 school year to familiarize staff with the components of social justice, recognizing bias, and the importance of equity in education. 

      • In March of 2021, the district distributed a survey to parents, students, staff, alumni, and other community members to gather feedback about equity regarding students and staff as well as solicit interest in helping the district develop an Equity Plan. Over 1,100 people responded and over 100 indicated interest in serving on the Equity Planning Committee.

    • 2021-2022 School Year

      • Along with Dr. Flennaugh, the district analyzed survey data to be used in the development of an Equity Plan. 

      • The Equity Planning Committee consisting of stakeholders such as parents, staff, community members, and administrators assembled and developed a draft of the District Equity Plan, facilitated by Dr. Terry Flennaugh.

    Emily Adams, Parent

    Chris Chamberlain, Community Member

    Jonglim Han, Parent

    Jennifer Poplar, Social Worker/Parent

    Korine Wawrzynski, Parent

    Laura Allen, Teacher

    Amber Clark, Parent

    Mary Head, Parent

    Gina Rios, Teacher

    Jackie Ducket, Haslett Voices for Change

    Opuene Amachree, parent

    Amber Dale, Teacher/Parent

    Robin Lewis, Parent

    Amanda Rybicki, Counselor

    Haslett Elementary Administrator

    Allen Anderson, community member

    Robinjit Eagleson, Parent

    Jenna McLendon, Parent

    Kara Sweet, Teacher

    Haslett Middle School Administrator

    Katie Bennet, Teacher/Parent

    Pritoj Gill, Parent

    Tom Nicholas, Community Member

    Brad Thomas, Teacher

    Haslett High School Administrator

    Saltia Biscette, Parent

    Jonelle Golding, Parent

    Ben Pineda, Teacher/Parent

    Ryan Ward, Teacher/Parent

    Haslett Board Member

     

    • In the spring of 2022, a draft of the District Equity Plan was released along with a survey requesting feedback. Public forums were held for feedback on the Equity Plan draft as well.

    • The District Equity Plan draft was finalized and approved by the Haslett Board of Education on June 27, 2022.

    • 2022-2023 School Year

      • The district began a data gathering phase:

        • Equity Audit in an effort to understand the current picture of Haslett Public Schools with an equity lens

        • Equity initiatives and work begun prior to the 2022-2023 school year

      • Each building in the district established an Equity Coach to guide the work in their respective buildings

      • The district created goals for the 2022-2023 school year related to the District Equity Plan

    Please see the Equity Plan Progress page for more detailed information on current initiatives and work throughout the district. We appreciate your support as we work together to create a more equitable, inclusive place to learn and grow.