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DEI director outlines 2024–25 goals including Equity Rounds, dashboards and student-led PD
Summary
Gregory Smith presented DEI goals for 2024–25—Equity Rounds Exploration, Parent IDEA engagement, student-led 'Same Skies' professional development, restorative practices, DEI dashboards, and equity audit action areas. Parent and teacher representatives joined the presentation.
Gregory Smith, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, presented the district’s DEI goals for the 2024–25 year, describing how DEI work aligns with the Farmington Public Schools vision. Smith detailed goal areas including Equity Rounds Exploration, the Parent IDEA Committee and engagement strategies, student-led professional development called "Same Skies," enhancements to restorative practices, DEI dashboards, and equity audit action items.
Parent representative Katie Hayes (East Middle School) and teacher Maria Blanco (Forest Elementary) spoke in support and shared program details for Parent IDEA and Elementary Equity Instructional Leads. Board members asked questions; additional questions will be forwarded to Mr. Smith for response.
