The NMPED established the Equity Council requirement for all districts and charter schools in the state to ensure that the important work of the Martinez and Yazzie Lawsuit could be carried out by the experts at the local level. Equity councils are tasked with helping to ensure equitable spending and allocation of resources. The role of the Equity Council is to identify equity issues - using data, student and family voice, staff and student experiences and knowledge to identify the challenges and barriers to equity - and make recommendations to ensure that all students receive the resources and supports they need when they need them in the manner they need for the supports to be delivered. We aspire to build and expand on this initial charge to meet the needs of LAPS students.
If you have any questions or concerns about equity work in the district please reach out to Salvador Zapien and Kristine Coblentz.
