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Board hears parents on DEI, language access and a central 'answers' office to improve family engagement
Summary
Board members and parents discussed the district DEI audit, barriers families face (translation, navigation of PowerSchool/Canvas, inconsistent classroom practices), and possible solutions including multilingual tutorials, parent ambassadors and a centralized 'answers' office or clearer counselor assignment to improve continuity and access.
Board members and district staff presented an update on the district’s DEI structure and audit partnership, and then invited parents and community members for a roundtable to surface what’s working and where the district can improve. The DEI team described a steering/learning/implementation structure and a year-long equity audit with Midwest Plains Equity Assistance Center and MSM Global Consulting; focus groups and surveys were scheduled for September–November with findings…
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