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Board discusses internal communications, equity training and how to use a 'pause for harm' practice
Summary
Board members reviewed internal communication practices, asked for concise pre-meeting summaries, discussed repeating Courageous Conversations training for staff and board, and clarified when to call a 'pause for harm.'
Board members spent a portion of the meeting on a discussion item about internal communications, stakeholder outreach and the board’s equity practices, including the district’s equity statement, the Courageous Conversations training and the use of a “pause for harm.”
The chair opened the item as a short check-in and asked board members for constructive feedback on internal communications. Several members said they receive many district emails and requested a concise pre-meeting summary or “clearinghouse” that highlights changes or items that may not be evident in routine packet materials. The chair and staff agreed to explore a…
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