Burlington School District Equity Statement In BSD, equity means meeting the needs of ALL members of our educational community. We strive to ensure that everyone receives the support needed to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually inclusive of race, class, ability, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, language, culture, and creed.
Are you aware of inequities in Burlington School District? The District’s Office of Equity welcomes feedback so that we can work together to create a more equitable school environment. Please use the following form to submit an “Equity Request” ticket for the Office of Equity. Prior to submitting the form, please ask yourself what makes this an equity issue.
Expected Outcomes after submission of Equity Tickets Include:
- District Office of Equity unpacks and problem-solves the issue
- Documentation of the issue to identify patterns and themes
- Plan of action may include restorative repair to harm when appropriate
- Investigation through quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Direct reporting to District leadership when appropriate
This form should not be used to report child abuse or neglect. All BSD staff are mandatory reporters and must follow the guidelines for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to DCF. This form should not be used to report criminal activity, harassment, or discrimination. To report possible harassment or discrimination, use the TalentEd Discrimination form or reach out to HR.
Please note, this contact form requires an email. If you do submit an email, somebody will respond to you within three working days. If you wish to submit your request anonymously, please use “dealtx@bsdvt.org” as your email.
For a serious safety concern, please use BSD’s See Something, Say Something Anonymous Reporting Line which allows students and community members to anonymously report an issue 24/7/365 when they see a community member who is at risk of harming themselves or others. If you have a safety concern, call the confidential BSD See Something, Say Something reporting line: (802) 540-3710
In BSD we prioritize human-centered Interaction and use in-person communication whenever possible. If you have a concern or challenge with a teacher or administration, please speak directly to them first. If no resolution is reached, reach out to equity@bsdvt.org to request a restorative process.
