Statement of Purpose: The Inclusion Oversight Committee of the George School Board exists to ensure that the George School community understands diversity as an asset and inclusion as an expectation.

Composition: The Committee consists of Trustees, co-opted members, a staff liaison who may be the school’s inclusion professional, and faculty, parent and student representatives. Members serve for a two year term and may serve for consecutive terms subject to approval by the Governance Committee. The clerk must be a Trustee. Committee membership should be intentionally diverse, including people from a variety of cultures, identities, backgrounds, circumstances, and beliefs.

Meeting at least once per term, the Student Inclusion Committee champions George School’s intention to create and nurture a community that embraces diversity as an enriching educational and cultural resource, as well as sees an accepting and truly inclusive School community as an ethical and strategic priority. This Committee is a thought partner to the Director of Inclusion, its Clerk, and a task force for implementing institutional inclusion initiatives. Consonant with the Quaker idea that “there is that of God in everyone,” the Student Committee on Inclusion supports and, in some instances, leads the School’s efforts to inspire a more equitable and just community.

Meeting at least once per term, the Faculty-Staff Inclusion Committee champions George School’s intention to create and nurture a truly inclusive community. This Committee is a thought partner to the Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and a task force for implementing institutional initiatives to ensure that we combat and confront bigotry and biases head-on. Consonant with the Quaker understanding that “there is that of God in everyone,” the Faculty-Staff Inclusion Committee supports and, in some instances, leads the School’s efforts to inspire a more equitable, just, and anti-racist community.

The Parent and Guardian Inclusion Committee of the Parents Association engages parents in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the George School community through school-wide social gatherings, cultural events, and community-wide conversations.

In honor of George School’s first black student, Cynthia “Cyd” Crooks Carpenter ’47, the aim of this group is to strengthen the connections between alumni of color and allies, support current students of color and engage the school around issues of diversity. The Cyd Carpenter Alumni Network was created in 2016 in the spirit of community and collective enrichment so we welcome all alumni of color and friends to share experiences, whether past or present, and explore any synergies or other networking opportunities that will arise among members of this group.

Havurah. Havurah is an affinity group focused on providing a forum for Jewish students to discuss their experiences related to their identity, heritage, and traditions, give Jewish students space to observe their religion away from their local homes and synagogues, as well as have conversations about Jewish history, politics, anti-Semitism and other areas of interest. Havurah hosts many fun and educational events with the community and through the sharing of the customs and culture of Judaism.

LASO. LASO provides support for students of Hispanic descent and gives all students the opportunity to explore the rich culture of Spanish-speaking countries.

LOGOS. LOGOS is an affinity space for people of all Christian denominations to share and fellowship with other Christians at George School. It is also a place for members of the community who are not Christians, to learn and ask questions.

Open Doors. Open Doors is an affinity group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary students, and their straight allies. Open Doors supports students and their families while raising awareness of relevant issues within the school community.

SAMOSA. SAMOSA, George School’s South Asian affinity club, works to promote cultural awareness within our community by celebrating the South Asian culture and educating others about it. Students and community members discuss issues and topics about South Asian identity, learn more about the diverse region and its people, and participate in various traditions and celebrations hosted by the club.

UMOJA. UMOJA is the Swahili word for unity. This George School club is an affinity space for descendants of Africa and the African Diaspora. Members meet regularly to share, learn, and celebrate their identities. Additionally, this space is dedicated to fostering conversation and action about political and social struggles within the black community. The experience of being black at George School and in the world is often a focus of conversation and activities. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend because, in addition to being an affinity space, this group educates the George School community about the culture, heritage, and present-day ethnicity of the descendants of Africa.

Young Friends. Young Friends works to improve the community of George School by offering spiritual support to members and developing activities to further George School as a Quaker community.

This committee plans and implements the school’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration through programming that alternates every year. In the community-focused program, the celebration begins on Sunday night with a special dinner and meeting for worship and continues with a special assembly and seminars throughout the day on Monday. The service focused program differs by including a day of serving neighboring communities on the nationally recognized holiday. Both celebrations conclude with an all-school meeting for worship.