Final

MCCPS Board of Trustees

DEI Committee meeting

Published on November 13, 2023 at 1:07 PM EST

Date and Time

Thursday November 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST

Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.

 

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Lindsay Smith 2 m
   

Open Meeting Laws

  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Lindsay Smith 2 m
II. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 7:04 PM
  A. Basic principles and committee agreements Discuss Ryan Milligan 10 m
   

Introduction to committee guidelines:  How are we going to approach this work and how will we work as a group?

  
  B. Introductions : Let's get to know each other Discuss Lindsay Smith 20 m
   

Iceberg exercise around identity

~ Why are we drawn to this work?

 

  
  C. Overview of overarching goals Discuss Ryan Milligan 15 m
   

Brief overview of the things we hope to accomplish this year and beyond:

 

  • DEI statement eg. https://masscharterschools.org/equity-vision/
  • DEI page on MCCPS website
  • Feedback/climate surveys for students, families, and employees
  • Enrichment: student club
  • Cultivate a sense of belonging for all MCCPS community members
  • Allowing vs. making space
  • Needs-centric focus
  • Creation of a shared document for topics (with initials)
  • Preview that wish to do meetings in circle


 

Topics for further exploration:


 

  • Native/Indigenous Land acknowledgement
  • Calendar of major cultural and religious holidays and heritage months … recognition of historical and present harm, barriers, and contributions
  • Broadening understanding of inclusion and accessibility beyond disability, e.g., inclusive design for learning, and beyond the classroom, e.g., enrichments, extracurriculars, events, and family engagement
  • Skill-building opportunities for students: setting, communicating, and respecting boundaries; conflict management and resolution; brave-hearted/upstander intervention; restorative practices, etc.
  • Professional development opportunities for staff and teachers
  • Reporting mechanisms (e.g., EthicsPoint), including anonymous reporting option
  • Promoting local and regional cultural events
  • Partnering with other local charter schools
  
III. Logistics 7:49 PM
  A. Explore expectations; meeting times and how often (once/month) Discuss Ryan Milligan 7 m
   

1. Schedule next meeting

 

2. Discuss in person v. hybrid v. remote

 

3. Exchange member contact information

  
IV. Closing Items 7:56 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Lindsay Smith 1 m