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Agenda Item # M.(46)


AGENDA ITEM

Agenda Title:Report on the Eureka City Schools Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Audit
Meeting Date:March 9, 2023
Item:Discussion


WHAT (the board is asked to discuss, receive, approve, or adopt)

The Governing Board is asked to receive a report on the Eureka City Schools Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Audit final report prepared by Prismatic Services Inc.

 

Note: The report is currently in draft form and will be brought to the Board meeting in final form.



WHY (briefly explain why the action or discussion is important; and if applicable, how it is connected to site, district, or strategic plans)
The Board of Education believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.


STRATEGIC PLAN/PRIORITY AREA:

This item applies to all strategic plan/priority areas.

HISTORY (list previous staff or board action(s) with dates if possible)

The Governing Board approved the proposal to audit Eureka City Schools district-wide equity and inclusion practices by Prismatic Services Inc. on April 20, 2022.

HOW MUCH(list the revenue amount $ and/or the expense amount $)
The total cost of the DEI Audit is $32,500.00

WHO(list the name of the contact person(s), job title, and site location)
Assistant Superintendent, Gary Storts, Educational Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
DEI Audit - Provided at Board Mtg 03/09/23 - Loaded 03/10/23
Presentation - Loaded to Novus 03.10.23