January 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM - Board Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. Board goals tied to the Equity and Inclusion Committee

1.A.1. Raise visibility of MESD to advocate for adequate funding and program resources with a racial equity lens

1.A.2. Ensure inclusion through implementing our equity lens to achieve equitable student outcomes
 

1.A.3. Advocate for inclusive educational curriculum to addressracist history throughout the region and the state

1.B. Strategic Plan goals tied to the Equity and Inclusion Committee

1.B.1. Improve outcomes for students

1.B.2. Become an acknowledged leader and convener for improving educational outcomes

1.B.3. Increase district, student and community participation and satisfaction with our services

1.B.4. Attract, develop, and retain high-quality staff
 

2. Review minutes from the December 3rd meeting

3. Meet Marcia Perez and Leslie Taylor

4. Equity at Donald E. Long

4.A. Updates from Stacy Michaelson

4.B. How do we become a convener in helping component districts with assimilating justice involved youth when they return to their home school?

5. Review Board policies with the equity lens

5.A. Implementation steps for newly adopted policy on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in procurement, contracting and funding

5.A.1. Scholarship program

5.A.1.a. Updates from Sascha on Go Fund Me

5.A.1.b. Updates from Denyse on donor leads

5.B. Continuing our work on Policy GCDA/GDDA-Criminal Records Checks and Fingerprinting (ORS 342.143)

5.B.1. Updates from Stacy Michaelson

6. History Project

6.A. Amit Kobrowski is presenting the draft Ethnic Studies standards and updates at the January Board meeting

6.B. Sean Cruz will present on Native American curriculum at the February Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting