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School committee readies DOJ-mandated policy changes; DEI commission widens outreach and survey work
Summary
The regional school committee advanced required policy language (AC, ACR, JICK) from a DOJ settlement toward a June 16 final vote; the DEI commission reported roughly 456 DI survey responses, discussed making community coffees monthly, and planned outreach at upcoming local events.
Michael updated the commission on June 11 about regional school board activity: the CCRSD elected new officers at its June 3 meeting and completed a second read of policy language tied to a Department of Justice settlement, noting policies labeled AC, ACR and JICK will return for a final vote at the district's June 16 meeting.
Michael said the DEI commission had formally requested a letter of support for the Black Heritage Trail project from the regional school committee, and he was awaiting clarification whether the response he had received represented the full committee or the chair alone.
Survey and community outreach: Magnolia reported the DEI survey had about 452 online responses plus four paper surveys pending input, for roughly 456 responses total, and recommended leaving the survey open through July to reach prior participation levels; the commission agreed to monitor progress and aim to present results in September. Commissioners noted high‑traffic town events (Juneteenth, community festivals, Pride events) as outreach opportunities.
Community coffees: Commissioners discussed institutionalizing monthly community coffees with a short (15–20 minute) expert presentation followed by conversation; Andrea offered to develop a summer schedule and relaunch a more structured monthly format in August if interest holds.
Housing clarity request: Several commissioners asked for a primer on local housing proposals and the roles of different housing organizations; Liz (a commissioner/participant) offered to present a plain-language "Housing 101" at a future meeting to explain acronyms, AMI thresholds and who the proposals would actually serve.
Quote: "We opened the survey on April 10 and have about 456 responses; leaving it open through July will help us reach past participation targets," Magnolia said.
