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Centennial outlines timeline and selection criteria for new District Equity Committee; aims for 10–15 diverse members
Summary
District staff presented a plan on Jan. 8 to form a District Equity Committee required by Oregon education rules. The presentation outlined purpose, duties, a selection timeline, a requirement to appoint a committee member to the budget committee when there is a vacancy, and outreach plans to ensure representation of historically marginalized pop
On Jan. 8, Centennial School District staff presented a plan to the Governing Board to form a District Equity Committee to meet Oregon Department of Education expectations and to advise district leadership on equity-related policies, programming and climate.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Katsuda and district staff designee Denise told the board the committee’s purpose is to inform and advise the superintendent and school board on the experiences of historically underserved student groups, educational equity impacts of policy decisions, district climate, and whether issues are unique or systemic. The committee would review disaggregated student data, provide input into long-term strategic planning and, when appropriate, participate in curriculum-adoption review processes.
Staff recommended a committee of…
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