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District pauses DEI hire but keeps equity programs active, administrator says

McFarland School Board · January 13, 2026
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District administrator Erin told the board the diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging coordinator role remains vacant and hiring is paused for budget reasons; mentoring circles, student coalitions and staff professional development continue and a five‑year grant was extended through the school year (about $1,000,000 over five years).

Erin, the district administrator, presented the annual equity update and confirmed the district paused hiring to refill the diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging coordinator role after Britney Bridal resigned. "Her expertise is missed," Erin said, and described how responsibilities were redistributed while…

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