Motion to adjourn
By: Kelly Swinks Seconded by: Christina Cassidy
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Museum School
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Regular Meeting (via Zoom) - Tuesday September 7th, 2021 @7:00 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 |
| Maryum Gibson | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
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 several initiatives. First, the new EDI position has been filled. The new hire is a current employee so the administration is working to ensure a smooth transition from her current responsibilities to the new position. This is expected to take a little time with the administration looking to complete this as soon as feasible. Dr. Kelbaugh noted that the school's contract with the EDI consultant, Ms. Stewart, has ended and the administration is working through a robust list of recommendations and action steps that were developed by Ms. Stewart. Dr. Kelbaugh also provided a brief summary the Board's charter renewal discussion with the County and EDI related topics that were discussed.
Strategic Discussion
The Chair led a discussion about important next steps for board-level EDI efforts. The Committee determined it would be best to wait to deploy the mission statement survey until later in the year and include it as part of the school's strategic planning, which is expected to commence early next year. By that time, there will be clarity about the school's charter and allow for a robust strategic planning process. The Committee also determined that it would be best to do a school communication in October around board-level EDI efforts, including the equity audit conducted by the Georgia Conservancy and ongoing monitoring of school EDI goals.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:12 pm