USD 259 is looking to hire a director to oversee community partnerships and belonging initiatives.
It’s an adaptation of a previous role — director of diversity, equity and accountability. The district said the change is a response to federal directives about race-based initiatives as well as feedback about improving engagement with the community.
William Polite, who was the director of diversity, equity and accountability for the district for 7 ½ years, died in April. Polite’s replacement will inherit much of the same role, though not the title…