The Colonial School District believes that embracing diversity leads to greater social, emotional, and academic excellence. Through research and education, the Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) Committee aims to ensure an environment that fosters openness, acceptance, and appreciation of culture and identity.

With a collaborative approach, the Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee seeks to advance District initiatives that ensure inclusiveness and equity. 

The EIB Committee members will include: 

1. Colonial School District Diversity, Equity and Instruction Officer 
2. Parent/Community Representation  
3. Director of Curriculum and Instruction 
4. Building Representatives*  
5. Colonial Board of School Directors Liaison  
6. Other District Administrators as assigned  

*Building Representatives: Each school will provide two educators to serve as building representatives. The building representatives will serve on the EIB Committee and will be the primary liaison for their respective buildings.   

• EIB Committee meetings will occur on a monthly basis. For the 2022-23 school year, meetings are planned for the following dates. Each meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Cafeteria:

Sept. 28

Oct. 26

Nov. 30

Jan. 24

Feb. 22

April 26

May 24

• The EIB Committee will provide reports at the Community Relations & Student Life/Safety & Wellness (CRSL/SW) Committee meetings.

• Create culturally supportive and equitable learning environments that ensure high expectations for the academic achievement of all students.
• Create a community of belongingness through equity and inclusion.
• Cultivate diversity and equity through the recruitment and retention of staff.

• Click here for the 2022-2023 presentations. 
• Click here for the 2021-2022 presentations. 
• Click here for the 2020-2021 presentations.