For more than seven years, and as part of the NUSD Equity Action Plan, staff, parents and students have worked on the development of diversity curriculum and policies to help teach students respect and tolerance for differences. We believe these materials and policies will help foster a safer school environment and one more conducive to learning. We know that when understanding and compassion are developed through education, teasing and bullying behaviors diminish. USSN presents an opportunity to let the NUSD and our larger community know, in a collective and reasonable voice, that Novato supports the use of inclusive diversity education and firmly believes in human and civil rights for all.
Some of our on-going goals and activities include:

• Advancing and monitoring the use of NUSD approved diversity materials, including the video “That’s a Family!,” and encouraging their increased usage at all school sites.
• Monitoring NUSD policies and procedures overseeing equity, safety and diversity/respect, to help ensure their equal implementation as well as inclusiveness.
• Supporting and working towards implementing the NUSD Equity Action Plan and Mission Statement in their entirety.
• Educating our community through the use of: dialogue, editorial letters, community gatherings, diversity video presentations, and forums.
• Reviewing and promoting relevant, appropriate and quality diversity and anti-bullying materials as they become available.
• Recognizing and acknowledging outstanding contributions to diversity education and awareness in our city through the annual "Stand Up Novato!" awards dinner.