The Museum School

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Regular Meeting (Via Zoom) - Tuesday January 26th, 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
Zach Robison not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Cassidy called the meeting to order.

Report by Executive Director Kelbaugh

Dr. Kelbaugh presented an update on various EDI initiatives. She noted that EDI coordinator Amber Stewart has begun working with faculty and staff and had already begun to provide critical insights. She discussed the need to enhance our communication efforts related to TMS work and commitment to EDI initiatives. She also provided an update on the charter renewal process and the need to review and update the strategic plan for diversity and suggested that we invite the EDI coordinator to attend the committee's next meeting.

Strategic discussion

Chair Cassidy led a discussion on the Diversity Committee's mission and goals as the committee looks to update its strategic plan. The discussion was focused on broad ideas, exploring the committee's vision for EDI initiatives. The committee discussed the various elements of the school community working on EDI objectives and how we can better integrate those efforts and work across community groups. The committee decided that it would be beneficial to conduct some research related to other schools and their EDI work, with a focus on how they are communicating these efforts to their school community.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm

Motion to adjourn

There was no notable discussion on the motion.