The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has concluded that the Davis School District has fulfilled its obligations under a 2021 settlement agreement.
In a letter received last week, the DOJ announced it would no longer monitor the agreement, commending the district for its "urgent and sustained implementation of the anti-discrimination remedies."
The DOJ expressed gratitude to the district's administrators, teachers and staff for their contributions to these efforts.
Davis School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Linford recognized the progress made but emphasized the ongoing journey towards achieving the desired culture and climate for all students. He expressed confidence in the systems established to uphold students' constitutional rights and aspired for the district to serve as a model for collaborative efforts to improve children's lives.
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Monday, March 3, 2025
DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES LETTER OF COMPLIANCE
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined the Davis School District has satisfied its obligations under a 2021 settlement agreement.
In a letter received late last week, the DOJ states it is no longer monitoring the settlement agreement and recognizes “the entire District for (its) urgent and sustained implementation of the anti-discrimination remedies.”
The DOJ made that assessment based on a “multi-year review of the bi-annual reports and other documentation, many in-person and virtual site visits, and weekly compliance meetings with the District.
“We have also taken into consideration various mechanisms that the District has imbedded into its operations to ensure that the anti-discrimination safeguards required by our Agreement will endure,” the letter states.
The DOJ adds, “Please extend our appreciation to the many administrators, teachers, and staff who have contributed to these important efforts, and in particular, to the dedicated and talented staff of the Office of Equal Opportunity.”
Davis School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Linford said, “We understand we have a long journey ahead to achieve the culture and climate we seek for all our students, but we are encouraged by the voices of our students who tell us they see improvements.
“We have confidence that the systems we have built will ensure our accountability in upholding our students’ constitutional rights,” he said. “We hope to be a model of what is possible when earnest leaders and communities come together to improve the lives of children.”