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Now in its fifth year, the Golden Bridges Social Justice Committee is an advisory and inquiry body made up of parents, faculty, and administrators committed to supporting Golden Bridges in becoming a truly beloved community. The essential question that guides all of our work is: What do we need to know, do and be to bring an anti-racist, intersectional social justice lens to every aspect of our school community?
GBS Social Justice Priorities 2019 & 2020In November, 2018, we recommended priorities for the Golden Bridges School community in our ongoing quest to become more inclusive and socially just. These priorities will inform the work and planning of the Social Justice Committee for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.
Read our Priorities Memo Committee & GovernanceIt is a priority to the Golden Bridges Social Justice Committee that our decision-making reflects our values, norms, and goals. We strive not to replicate systemic oppressive patterns that give white, cisgendered, heteronormative, and/or Judeo-Christian people more authority and power than people of color or other marginalized peoples.
We practice full transparency about decision-making and hold accountable the people who make decisions that impact the committee or the school community at large, as it relates to issues of social justice. Committee members or school community members who believe a decision made by the Social Justice Committee is harmful should bring their concern to one of the two group facilitators/moderators, as listed in the subcommittee and roles spreadsheet. Read our Governance Document
Attending meetingsAny member of our community (a parent of a child currently enrolled at Golden Bridges School or faculty or staff member) is welcome to attend a Social Justice meeting at any time, without any expectation that they will continue to attend meetings. If you plan to attend, we ask that you first read this article, "Changing the Discourse in Schools," so that you will understand our approach to communication. Thank you!
This group meets monthly, on Tuesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm with parents and teachers. 2019/20 Meetings: September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17 January 21 February 25 March 17 April 21 May 19 Committee Norms
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"One of the reasons I feel so passionate about our school is not just the amazing teachers, staff and children, but the parents. As I have seen over the four years I have been a part of this community, our parents are capable of almost anything."
—GBS Parent ContactPlease contact Allyson Ritger or Anna Ghosh for questions related to the Social Justice Committee.
Upcoming 2019/20
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