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Oshkosh DEI Committee approves July minutes, reviews upcoming meetings and agenda items
Summary
The committee approved the July 22 minutes by roll call, noted the upcoming budget workshop (Aug. 28), discussed a school board meeting on Aug. 28 concerning proposed library book removals, and flagged a chair election for next month as member Marina Kanalski prepares to move out of state.
The Oshkosh City Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee opened, completed a roll-call vote to approve minutes from its July 22 meeting and handled routine agenda items including member introductions and event notices.
A member moved to approve the July 22 minutes and another seconded; during the roll call each named member voted "Aye," and the motion passed. Roll-call names were read aloud by the chair during the vote.
Members reviewed upcoming civic events and calendar items: the city budget workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28; the Pean Arts Center will host sensory-friendly visiting hours in partnership with the Autism Society of the Fox Valley; and Latino Fest is scheduled in Pierce Park in Appleton. Committee members also highlighted an Oshkosh Area School District board meeting set for Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at 215 South Eagle Street, where trustees plan to consider removing several LGBTQ books from district libraries; the committee noted that residents who wish to speak must register early and will be limited to three minutes.
Members also announced leadership changes: Marina Kanalski said she is moving out of state and this will be her last meeting; the committee will elect a new chair at next month’s meeting. The meeting adjourned following a motion and a voice vote.
