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 (via Zoom) - Monday April 12th, 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 | not present member | ||
| 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 | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order.
Report by Executive Director Kelbaugh
Dr. Kelbaugh was unable to attend due to a conflict. EDI consultant Ms. Stewart provided an update instead. Ms. Stewart said dates for the listening circles have been finalized and invitations were being prepared. She reiterated the plan as discussed at the prior committee meeting to tackle the mission statement first, followed by the core values and any other topics the committee would like to include. Ms. Stewart emphasized that the listening circles would provide valuable feedback from community stakeholders. She also provided a brief update on her work with the Governance Committee regarding Board recruitment and the staff EDI team.
Strategic discussion
The Committee had a robust discussion about the upcoming listening circles. The Committee agreed that it was important for Board leaders to reach out to the Advisory Council and let them know about the plan for the upcoming listening circles and discussion surrounding a possible update to the mission statement. It was noted that this discussion represented "an evolution, not a revolution" and how it was important that the mission statement reflect the current state of the school. Board Chair Swinks spoke about efforts to improve Board diversity being led by the Governance Committee and the work being done to recruit a new Facilities chair. Finally, the committee discussed ways to present the equity audit conducted in partnership with the Georgia Conservancy. The committee felt it would be best to introduce the audit during the State of the Schools with a brief FQ/executive summary and a link to the report on the school website. This could be followed by a town hall meeting in the fall in which the Board discusses various EDI initiatives, including the audit.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 pm