Motion to adjourn
By: Christina Cassidy Seconded by: Andy Huff
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Museum School
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Regular Meeting - Monday January 10th, 2022 @7:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Swinks | not present member | ||
| Janaun Ivy | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| 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 |
| Maryum Gibson | 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 DEI initiatives.
Dr. Kelbaugh noted the school's new DEI coordinator, Ms. Ford, is now in place and that work has commenced in conjunction with Principal Stewart to establish an administrative framework for school DEI initiatives. She said this would include a path for student voices and leadership and would be presented to the Committee for feedback at the Committee's next meeting in February.
Dr. Kelbaugh discussed various efforts to attract and retain teachers of color and the use of "stay" interviews to understand why teachers are choosing to remain at TMS. She noted 30 staffers have been trained in Restorative Practices, with additional opportunities planned. She also updated the Committee on efforts to create a kindergarten fair to provide more opportunities in the community to learn about TMS.
Project Updates
Chair Cassidy led a discussion on various topics. Cassidy suggested the Committee put together a list of data that members would review annually and work with Dr. Kelbaugh to set a schedule for such reports. This would formalize what have been informal reports thus far and include information on such topics as new hires, student recruitment, academic performance, student discipline, etc.
There was discussion about the use of incentives for teacher referrals, and the challenges associated with taking such a step.
Cassidy noted the Committee's prior discussion about communications around DEI initiatives and Dr. Kelbaugh noted there was an overlap with some of the work the administration plans. It was decided that the Committee could focus on communications related to the Committee's work, funding investments and commitment as well as an explainer on the lottery process. The Committee plans to resume planning for these communications in February once the staff has had an opportunity to formalize its plans so there can be coordination between the efforts.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:39 am