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Board reviews DEI structure; proposes partnerships with MCIU and UPenn Catalyst
Summary
Mr. Cole outlined a multi-tier DEI plan for 2024–25 featuring an MCIU‑facilitated DEI council, student groups (MCIU Dreaming Forward; Voice for Education) and a UPenn Catalyst partnership for professional development and student projects; the district would gain access to Penn’s membership survey and Qualtrics analysis as part of the proposal.
Mr. Cole presented a district DEI structure he characterized as a three‑tier approach: an external DEI Council of community stakeholders to be facilitated by the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) over the next 12–18 months; student engagement groups such as MCIU’s Dreaming Forward and Voice for Education to build advocacy and belonging; and a UPenn Catalyst agreement to provide professional development, networking with other districts and student service projects that would be…
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