Equity and Diversity is charged with the responsibility of eliminating all forms of discrimination and putting measures in place to create equitable opportunities for all groups. It fosters open and inclusive employment practices and policies that help to attract and retain a quality staff representative of all groups within our community of stakeholders. Similarly, one of the cornerstones of this office is to create a respectful culture that values the diversity of everyone in the Leon County School System so that employees can work productively and students can achieve their maximum potential. The office of Equity and Diversity maintains a transparent process that responds appropriately to the needs and aspirations of all students, parents, and employees within the Leon County School system.