HAWTHORNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Initiative
VISION
The Hawthorne Public Schools will ensure that diversity in all of its forms is respected and valued within the educational community by fostering and promoting an environment of inclusiveness where all students, staff, and families feel welcome while being their authentic selves.
MISSION
The Hawthorne Public Schools will create an environment that provides opportunities to meet the entire population’s diverse needs, which will enhance student achievement both academically and socially. The Hawthorne Public Schools commits to promoting these principles and ideals to correct current and historical shortcomings and contribute directly to the quality of learning for all educational community members.
Committee Members
Administration / BOE Members
Richard Spirito, Kristen Trabona, Art Mazzacca, Cheryl Pasquale, Susan Spinelli,
Alma Morel, Jennifer Ehrentraut
Parents / Community Members
Jim Bushoven, Joe DiGeronimo, Kiara Gary, Andrea Kroeze, Defina Moore, Michael Stracco , Toby Murphy
Student / Alumni Representatives
Cameron Moore
Teacher Representatives
Renee Auerbach, Theresa DiGeronimo, Brianna Dockray, Osvaldo Duran, Jennifer Trentacosta
Meeting Agendas
July 28, 2020 Meeting Agenda
August 24, 2020 Meeting Agenda
October 5, 2020 Meeting Agenda
December 10, 2020 Meeting Agenda
December 10th Presentation
January 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda
February 18, 2021 Meeting Agenda
March 4, 2021 Committee Workshop
March 18, 2021 Meeting Agenda
April 15, 2021 Meeting Agenda
July 22, 2021, Presentation
November 15, 2021, Meeting Agenda
December 6, 2021, Meeting Agenda
(Dec. 6th mtg. was rescheduled and held on Jan. 6, 2022)
March 22, 2022, Meeting Agenda
July 20, 2022, Restorative Practices Workshop
October 20, 2022, Restorative Practices Part II
November 17, 2022, Committee Development
March 20, 2023, Committee Meetings
October 30, 2023, Policy Review