Committee discussed the make-up of the group and the number of participants desired and/or needed to participate. Core members of the group will consist of three members from GLOBE leadership, two faculty members, seven (other) stakeholders and the committee chair for a total of 13 committee members. Observers will be welcomed to attend. It was discussed that "liaisons" from other Board committees will be asked to report to the Diversity Committee, pertinent and relevant information from their respective committees.

Monique requested that someone on the committee research whether there is a term that will encompass all of the different types of abilities. Tiki will refer to "Schedule A's" definition. Jymiela will research acceptable ways to encompass "varying abilities."

Monique informed committee members that a "DEI" bucket has been added to the school's strategic plan. Committee members should review the new strategic plan, (located on the website), with a special focus on DEI. Strategic Planning Committee members put out an RFP for a vendor to assist (guide) with execution of the DEI plan, in accordance with what is laid out in the strategic plan. Two vendors to be interviewed on 9/3 - Tiki will attend. Two vendors will be interviewed on 9/5 - Monique will attend. Waiting to hear back from one vendor. Jymiela will send RFP to Emory's department RACE.

Committee requests an agenda be attached to the meeting notice for subsequent meetings.

Columbus Day - it was brought to the committee's attention that a parent is concerned about the use of the term "Columbus Day" on the school's calendar. It was determined that we need to understand what jurisdiction the school has to refer to that day by another name. We also need to determine how GLOBE aligns itself (e.g., social responsive v. traditional). CEE to inquire regarding jurisdiction, where we stand as a school and what other charter schools have done.

A recurring communication was approved to be added to email communication. This communication will be in editorial format and touch on issues surrounding DEI. Undetermined who will author these.

For next meeting, Tiki raised the question, "Why does the school not spend more time learning more multicultural experiences and histories (within the curriculum), globally?"

Monique to forward anti-bullying program to Mia.