The Museum School

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Regular Meeting (via Zoom) - Wednesday July 14th, 2021 @7:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

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

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to the order with opening remarks from the chair.

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Kelbaugh provided an update to the Committee on various school initiatives. She noted a survey will soon be sent to families regarding needs for the upcoming school year, such as wifi access and masks. She noted that lunch will be again provided for all students through the federal nutrition program. Kelbaugh also discussed plans to hire a part-time EDI consultant and said interviews were expected to begin soon. She also provided a summary of focus groups held with incoming K and rising 1st Grade families about various recruitment activities and strategies.


Strategic Discussion

The Chair led a discussion surrounding the status of various EDI goals that will comprise the July 2021 update to the Board. Cassidy and Kelbaugh had met previously to work through the various updates, which were presented to the Committee for review and feedback. The Committee accepted the update, which will be presented to the Board at its July meeting.


Project Updates

The Chair led a discussion about a proposed survey of families related to the school's mission statement. It was decided that the draft survey will be broken into two separate surveys, with the first scheduled to be sent to families when school resumes in early August.


The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:46 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Christina Cassidy Seconded by: Kelly Swinks

There was no notable discussion on the motion.