Motion to adjourn
By: Christina Cassidy Seconded by: Kelly Swinks
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Museum School
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Regular Meeting - Monday September 14th, 2020 @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 |
| Eli Thorkelson | not present member | ||
| Zach Robison | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to order.
TMS Foundation Discussion
TMS Foundation Chair Anne Huff presented the foundation's organization chart and strategic plan to the committee. Huff indicated the foundation was looking to recruit more diverse candidates for its board, and there was discussion about ways the Diversity and Governance committees could assist with those efforts. Huff said a top priority was compiling a summary of EDI initiatives and goals to present to potential donors and community partners and asked the Committee for help in building the document. The Committee will plan to review materials and help provide content for the document, which is targeted for completion next month. Executive Director Kelbaugh also presented a draft EDI budget to the Committee that outlined past and current expenditures, along with future funding needs and goals.
Committee Goals
Committee members finalized a description of the committee's priorities that will be distributed as part of future TMS materials. Priorities outlines were examining school and board policies related to equity, inclusion and diversity; ensuring measurable progress toward goals of equity, diversity and inclusion; working with community partners to ensure success; and communicating with the community about these efforts.
Update on EDI analysis
Chair provided an update on the Committee's work with the Georgia Conservancy to assess EDI efforts at TMS. Analysis to include lottery and enrollment data for the last three school years. The analysis will be presented to at the next Committee meeting with a presentation to the Board in October.
General discussion
Executive director Kelbaugh reported TMS had acquired 10 mobile hotspots to assist families with virtual learning. So far, four have been distributed and the school was reaching back out to families who had expressed in initial interest in the devices. Kelbaugh reported there were still some additional funds to help families in need of in-person programs for virtual learning. Kelbaugh also noted that the percentage of families qualifying for free and reduced lunch has continued to increase and had reached 31% as of a few weeks ago. In response to family feedback, the school is now offering meal pickups in the morning and afternoon.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:33 pm