St. Anthony
Villagers
for Equity
& Community
ABOUT US
Aspirations
Aspirations in this context are those things that people want for their community, its systems, quality of life, and common future. Naming these aspirations helps to define activities and pathways, and concentrate public will.
FOUR FOCUS AREAS
Aspiration for our Schools
In our Public School System, all stakeholders — students, parents, teachers, counselors,
administrators, board members, and the greater community:
• Exhibit a profound understanding of cultural difference that translates into every student
reaching their full potential
• Are knowledgeable about the importance of educational equity, and are empowered to act
on behalf of the broadest interests and greatest outcomes for every student
• Are knowledgeable about the true history of racial, religions, and ethnic minority
populations in the United States, their marginalization, unique experiences, and
contributions, and these truths are incorporated into formal and informal learning
•Value the unique perceptions and expertise of parents from all cultures
• Identify and adopt best pedagogical practices for the success of all types of learners
• Continually secure and deploy exemplary resources, educators, and administrators
matching the needs and identities of all students
• Are accountable to the protections, policies, and laws in place to ensure equitable
educational outcomes
• Dispense encouragement widely and equitably and establish high expectations for all
students, regardless or race, ethnicity, natural ability, or skill level
Aspiration regarding Religious Liberty and Equity
St. Anthony Village sustains a pervasive and visible interfaith harmony where all individual
community members and entities
• Are ensured the right to freely establish and exercise his or her own religion without
interference or reprisal, in keeping with the First Amendment of the United States of
America
• Recognise the value of religious diversity and the strength of interfaith connectivity in
impacting the overall quality of community life
• Endorse and facilitate religious tolerance among residents, between social and religious
establishments, and within official and unofficial structures
• Respect expressions of faith, whether through ceremony, practice, fellowship, or attire,
allowing authentic space and accommodations for the religious traditions of all
• Expect consistent and transparent interpretation of laws, policies, codes, and regulations
applied to religious organizations, recognizing the need for equitable and reasonable
adaptation and implementation
• Utilize shared communication protocols to recognise and promote the significant religious
holidays and celebrations of all religions, as determined by residents of different faiths and
creeds
Aspiration for the Governance of St. Anthony Village
In guiding the future of St. Anthony Village, its development, oversight, and legacy, all citizens:
• Recognize the importance of coming together to address areas of governance where
disparities are historically significant and prevalent, such as housing and policing
• Step forward into public roles and responsibilities without hesitation or regard for race,
ethnicity, religion, gender, economic status, or any other protected class or aspect of
human difference
• See a diversity of thought, culture, experience, and ideology reflected in organic,
appointed, and elected leadership and in decision making circles at every level of public life
• Ensure the full engagement of the citizenry in the development, review, revision, and
evaluation of public policies and practices to ensure equity of design and intent
• Hold systems accountable for consistent, transparent, and equitable interpretation,
application, and enforcement of all civic policies, procedures, and practices
• Realize ease of access to information, through translation, interpretation, multimodal
transmission, and historical lens, to ensure understanding of individual rights, common
agendas, and pathways to full and successful participation
Statement of Aspiration for Community Engagement and Awareness
Every resident of St. Anthony Village, regardless of voice or viewpoint:
• Defines community in terms of equity, where the economic, geographic and experiential
realities of all are understood and encompassed
• Feels connected to community life through communication and outreach that are deliberate
and inclusive, transcending language and cultural barriers to reduce social isolation
• Enjoys common experience where space exists for sharing beyond issues and challenges,
and where an individual's value is not determined by longevity, economic status, social
standing, or any contrived measure
• Actively engages and works to identify and dispel unconscious bias, stereotypes, and
prejudice, modeling resiliency and dedication to community life in the broadest sense
• Owns his or her personal obligation to and shared responsibility for community outcomes