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Superintendent outlines plan for equity advisory committee required by state
Summary
Susan said the district completed an equity audit and will form an equity advisory committee to meet Oregon Department of Education requirements; seven applicants have expressed interest and the committee will include parents, staff, at least one student and community members.
Superintendent Susan told trustees the district completed an equity audit and must form a district-wide equity advisory committee under Oregon Department of Education Division 22 requirements by Sept. 15. She said seven people have already expressed interest, including staff, four parents and one student, and that the district will continue recruiting to ensure diverse representation.
Board members asked whether the state provided resources for the mandate; the superintendent said the state did not provide funds, prompting one member to characterize it as an "unfunded mandate." Susan said the committee will review district practices and policies and advise the board on areas for improvement, and that the audit materials will be shared with committee members ahead of their work.
