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Superintendent reviews new Equity Advisory Committee, says district will cover Outdoor School funding gap
Summary
Superintendent Susan Penrod briefed the board on creating a State-required Equity Advisory Committee and reported the district will fill a funding gap for Outdoor School after state reductions; she said she will reach out to student groups to ensure diverse committee representation.
Superintendent Susan Penrod reviewed her monthly report, including staff activities, Title program funding updates and the newly required Equity Advisory Committee. Penrod said she will reach out to student groups to ensure diverse representation on the committee.
Regarding Outdoor School, Penrod explained the state reduced funding and the district will "pick up the gap this year," so fifth graders can attend the overnight program without families paying out of pocket. Board members asked how students for the equity committee will be chosen; Penrod said she will engage student groups to achieve a diverse committee.
