Students have said they sometimes observe teachers turning a blind eye to racial comments.
Bush said the district is working on building staff’s “skill set.”
The district is also in the process of implementing an anonymous reporting system for students.
“Our goal is for everyone to have a safe, supportive place to learn and feel a sense of belonging,” Bush said. “There is certainly work to do, we don’t deny it, but we’re proud of the progress we’ve put in place.”
Iowa City
The Iowa City school board adopted a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan in December 2019.