McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. is dedicated to serving school districts through an equity lens that supports all candidates regardless of cultural and ethnic diversity. In order to achieve this, we must embrace a culture of inclusion and acceptance.
As an organization, we are committed to equitable practices that will ensure the equal access for all candidates. This commitment means that success will not be predicted nor predetermined by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, cognitive/physical ability, language, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion.
Every decision McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. makes will be committed to the following foundational beliefs:
- Consultants share the moral imperative and collective ownership to identify and eliminate disparities to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, cognitive/physical ability, language, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion;
- Eliminate barriers in recruitment, hiring, retention, and internal processes;
- Utilize culturally relevant practices that do not discriminate based upon language, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, cognitive/physical ability, or religion;
- Promote catalytic leadership for educational and community partners;
- Support the continuing development of all personnel with a focus on their mindset, beliefs, knowledge, and skills, including an understanding of implicit bias and racial identity;
- Incorporate the voices, cultures, and perspectives of diverse students, families, and communities into decision making to create a sense of belonging for all;
- Support and comply with State and District policies on equity.