Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and the Black Parallel School Board (BPSB) have announced that Dr. Gregory Peters has stepped down from his role as Independent Monitor, a position established under their 2023 Settlement Agreement and 2024 Action Plan. The two organizations are now working together to find a replacement through an expedited process.
Both SCUSD and BPSB stated they are taking necessary steps to maintain the momentum of the Action Plan. Their focus is on ensuring ongoing improvements for students with disabilities, especially Black students with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers.
In a joint statement, the organizations expressed gratitude for Dr. Peters’s work: “We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Gregory Peters for his service as Independent Monitor and his contributions to advancing equity and inclusion within the District.”
The parties also reaffirmed their commitment to the goals outlined in their agreement: “SCUSD and BPSB remain jointly committed to the Action Plan’s purpose of eliminating racial disparities, improving services for students with disabilities, and ensuring every student in the District receives a high-quality, equitable education.”
More details about the ongoing efforts can be found at actionplan.scusd.edu.
