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Commission seeks update on school disproportionality; schedules presentation from EVSC representatives
Summary
Commissioners requested an update on school disproportionality and the school-to-prison pipeline, and noted an upcoming presentation by Dr. Brooks and Robin Wolfenberg at Central High School.
The commission revisited concerns about school disproportionality and the school-to-prison pipeline during its April 24 meeting and sought an update from local education partners.
Commissioners said Diane had been expected to coordinate outreach and that Dr. Brooks was a likely presenter. Commissioner McCrary said he had been in conversations with EVSC staff and apologized for not distributing a town-hall summary sooner; he said he would circulate materials from a recent town hall meeting.
Commissioners reported EVSC is introducing new programs for the fall, including roughly eight new initiatives and a new career-technical pathway (described as a social degree available in high school). Commissioner Moore and others said Dr. Brooks and Robin Wolfenberg were scheduled to speak that evening at Central High School from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and encouraged commissioners to attend; the meeting was described as informational about counseling curriculum and innovative programs.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to follow up and arrange an EVSC briefing for the commission when schedules permit.
