Belongingness & Inclusion
This committee is dedicated to the diversity, equity and inclusion of not only the Willard Community, but also the wider River Forest community.
The Belongingness and Inclusion Committee collaborates with the Willard Faculty Belongingness and Inclusion Committee and the broader D90 Inclusiveness and Equity efforts.
Timing
The 2025 Pride and Inclusion Walk will take place on Monday, June 2 at 6:00 pm.
River Forest Pride and Inclusion Walk
Join the River Forest community in a walk to celebrate Inclusion and Pride! Meet at River Forest Village Hall to raise the Pride Flag and walk through the community to Keystone Park, ending with free Kona Ice!
New route this year: We will walk up Park to Oak Street and down Keystone to Keystone Park.
Hosted By:
River Forest Township, The Village of River Forest, River Forest Park District and OPALGA+ with support of the D90 PTOs and The River Forest Public Library.
Inclusivity Resources
Inclusion Checklist for Events
This checklist helps promote equitable planning, inclusion and belongingness for all in the Willard community.
Belongingness Resource Guide - For Parents
This guide provides books, tools and resources community members can incorporate into their own and their students’ exploration of inclusion and belongingness.
PTO Belongingness & Inclusion PTO Family Forum Presentation (January 27, 2021)
This presentation was provided after the 2019-20 Belongingness and Inclusion Survey results were released. (Surveys are typically done every two-three years by the district.)
It provides a quick snapshot of these survey results, along with community issues, resources, and definitions.
Video Excerpt from Teacher/Community Conversations (January 27, 2021)
This video was provided as an excerpt from the presentation above.
Timing
Belongingness committee events and activities take place throughout the school year.
Volunteers
Contact the committee chair for more information about ways you can support this extracurricular club.
Committee
Dorota Szerszenowicz, Chair
Kelly O’Keefe
Megan Seliga
Ingrid Payne
Katie Salgado
Ginny Sara