Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Equity (SACE)
January 27, 2022, 6 p.m.
Kelly Leadership Center, Room 1101
Agenda
Purpose: The Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Equity is comprised of PWCS community stakeholders which include staff, families, community partners, and student representation. The SACE ensures the diversity, equity, and inclusion work within the school system is developed according to the diverse needs of the those the division serves.
Meeting Objectives:
- Build community among advisory council members and establish meeting norms
- Receive updates and discuss the following:
- Strategic Framework
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in PWCS
- Evaluate and monitor PWCS advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Agenda Item |
Facilitator |
Time |
Introduction and Welcome
Call to Order
|
Tanisha Holland
Equity and Employee Relations Officer
|
6 p.m. |
Overview of Agenda |
Tanisha Holland
Equity and Employee Relations Officer
|
6:05 p.m. |
Citizen Comment Time |
Tanisha Holland
Equity and Employee Relations Officer
|
6:10 p.m. |
Approval of Minutes from December 16, 2021 Meeting |
Tanisha Holland
Equity and Employee Relations Officer
|
6:15 p.m. |
Adopt SACE Bylaws
|
Erik M. Carlsen-Landy
Staff Attorney
|
6:20 p.m. |
Adopt SACE Roles and Responsibilities |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
|
6:25 p.m.
|
Finalize SACE Committees |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
|
6:30 p.m. |
Review SACE DEI Definitions |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
|
6:40 p.m. |
Introduce DEI Framework Presentation and Discussion |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
|
6:50 p.m. |
Break |
All |
6:55 p.m. |
PWCS Presentation to SACE
Topic: College and Career Readiness
Purpose: To Inform and Solicit SACE Feedback
|
Dr. Jennifer Cassata
Director of Research, Accountability and Strategic Planning
|
7 p.m. |
Committee Breakout Session |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
|
7:20 p.m.
|
Closing |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
|
7:55 p.m. |
Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Equity
January 27, 2022, 6 p.m.
Kelly Leadership Center, Room 1101
Minutes
Purpose: The Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Equity is comprised of PWCS community stakeholders which include staff, families, community partners, and student representation. The SACE ensures the diversity, equity, and inclusion work within the school system is developed according to the diverse needs of the those the division serves.
Meeting Objectives:
- Build community among advisory council members and establish meeting norms
- Receive updates and discuss the following:
- Strategic Framework
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in PWCS
- Evaluate and monitor PWCS advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Attendees: Adriane Harrison, Andrea Castro, Carolyn Custard, Denise Huebner, Felicia Norwood, Giselle Feliciano, Glorya Jordan, India Daniels, Jennifer Cassata, Justin Cain, Kate Olson Flynn, Kenya Shorts, Kim Gudinas, Lucretia Brown, Lynmara Colon, Maria Ramadane, Monique Raulston, Pamela Lockridge, Tanisha Holland, Tim Healey, Tracy Blake
Activity |
Facilitator |
Summary |
Introduction and Welcome
|
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer |
Carolyn Custard welcomed the council and announced she will be moving from facilitator to an advisor role in the council.
6:05 p.m. - Meeting called to order.
|
Strategic Plan Overview
|
Dr. LaTanya D. McDade
Superintendent
|
Dr. McDade presented an overview of the Strategic Plan and the role SACE will play in implementing and monitoring the plan to ensure equity. |
Overview of Agenda |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Office |
October 28 minutes approved. |
Citizen Comment Time |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer |
No Citizen Comments |
Finalization of Bylaw Revisions |
Erik M. Carlsen-Landy
Staff Attorney |
Review of revised bylaws for information; will be on agenda for approval at the next meeting. |
SACE Roles and Responsibilities |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
Erik M. Carlsen-Landy
Staff Attorney |
Dr. Brown provided details to members on creating roles and responsibilities of the council work and expectations moving forward. |
Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
|
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer |
Council engaged in a Nearpod.com activity facilitated by Tanisha Holland. The results of the activity will be shared at the next meeting.
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SACE Next Steps
|
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer
|
The next meeting is in January; will vote on bylaws and begin sub-committees so that work can begin as soon as possible. Dr. Brown will send out a poll regarding sub-committee options by early next week.
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Roundtable/Closing |
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Chief Equity Officer |
Meeting Closed: 7:50 p.m.
Next meeting: January 27, 2022
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