For the first time, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) will adopt a Community Pledge that acknowledges a commitment to inclusivity, civility, honoring the learning environment and tolerance. The pledge will be launched and formally adopted at the Aug. 23 BHUSD Board of Education meeting, where administration, teachers, staff, students and parents and community members are invited to attend and sign it. The campaign around the pledge will continue throughout the year.
“We have Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs at each of the schools that reinforce the positive behaviors that we expect of our kids, but we have never set those expectations for the entire school community including the Board, parents, and our staff,” Board President Mary Wells told the Courier. “And so, to kick off the year, we are launching The Community Pledge to set the tone and standards for our behavior. As a community we want to create the environment that supports our students and each other. We want everyone to be treated respectfully and we will hold each other accountable. The Community Pledge acknowledges our commitment to do just that.”
