Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board committee forwards proposed edits removing certain DEI language; members raise questions
Summary
The policy committee presented first-read edits removing diversity/equity language from several policies, citing federal guidance; board members requested more discussion and asked to send some changes back to committee for revision.
The policy committee presented proposed first-read changes Sept. 8 that would remove or revise references to diversity, equity and inclusion across several district policies, prompting board discussion and at least one request to return specific language to the policy committee. General counsel Gordon Palmer said the edits responded to federal guidance (a Department of Education Office for Civil Rights “Dear Colleague” letter) and to counsel and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
