The Museum School

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Regular Meeting (via Zoom) - Wednesday November 11th, 2020 @7:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Kelly Swinks present member On Time At Adjournment
Janaun Ivy present member On Time At Adjournment
Katherine Kelbaugh present member On Time At Adjournment
Tristin Albertsman not present member
Andy Huff present member On Time At Adjournment
Christina Cassidy present chair On Time At Adjournment
Zach Robison present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to order.

Discussion of Governance Committee objectives

Governance Committee Chair Richard Piercy led a discussion of efforts related to board and committee recruitment. This includes making substantial updates to the school website and candidate interest form along with potential changes to board candidate qualifications, etc. Piercy said it was important to provide more details and context surrounding the process for joining the board, qualifications, terms, etc.

General discussion

Executive director Kelbaugh discussed the current effort to recruit an EDI consultant to provide professional learning opportunities for staff. Kelbaugh also provided an update on open house and student recruitment efforts given pandemic-related challenges. She also spoke promising of an opportunity with the Alliance Theater to provide summer scholarships for students who may be in need of financial support.

Adjourn

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:52 am

Motion to adjourn

There was no notable discussion on the motion.