Leaders will:

Expect to be held accountable for the teachers and staff to follow the Black Excellence Plan.
Ensure that staff and educators have a diverse collection of books and other media representing various cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds in their classrooms, offices, and school libraries.
Encourage their staff to read about the Black lived experience and share their insights with others.
Actively listen to Black students and take appropriate action when they advocate for change within the Columbine community.
Understand there is more than one way to be Black. Leaders will read about Black lived experiences and share the content with their teachers and staff.
Recognize how the student’s intersectionality impacts behavior during disciplinary action.
Hold educators and staff accountable for following the Black Excellence Plan.
Hire teachers and staff who will follow the Black Excellence Plan.
Provide access to culturally competent mental healthcare that addresses the unique challenges Black children face including stigma and expressions of racial discrimination.