Superintendent Chris King's Message

The work of the Boulder Valley Safe Schools Coalition is a valuable resources to further Boulder Valley School District's commitment to excellence and equity for all of our students and staff.

Whatever their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, students learn best and staff work best when they feel safe and respected.

We need to understand and honor the particular needs and strengths of our LGBTIQ students and staff. The Coalition's work to educate the BVSD community about LGBTIQ concerns meets this need and reflects our broader vision of celebrating diversity in all its forms.

I am personally and professionally committed to supporting the excellent work of BVSSC.

Boulder Valley Schools Nondiscrimination Policy

The Boulder Valley School District will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or violence against anyone, including students and staff members, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.

BVSD's Beliefs on Equity

The goal of BVSD is to confront values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices in school and district processes that marginalize and silence the voices of diverse populations. This Web site is intended to be a resource for equity education in Boulder Valley schools as well as the broader community.

BVSD Believes...

• in the worth of each individual
• all students can learn, achieve and succeed
• in recognizing and meeting the needs of the individual student
• diverse accomplishments and cultures of people enrich the community
• education is a responsibility shared by the student, home, school and community
• the teacher has the greatest impact on a student's formal education
• striving for excellencies worth the investment
• high expectations are necessary to achieve excellence
• in challenging all students to do their best
• education is a valuable asset
• educated citizens are essential for a democratic society
• change can create the opportunity to improve
• an excellent school system enhances the quality of the community
• our school system is accountable to our community
• learning is a lifelong process