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Racial Imbalance Advisory Council

Racial Imbalance Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, July 18, 2024
11:30am–12:30pm
Online Remote Participation (Zoom)

  • Council Chair: Monica Roberts
  • Council Members: Matt Brunell, J.D.; Lateefah Franck, M.Ed.; Renée Heywood, Ph.D.; Laurie Hunter, M.Ed., Ed.D.; Julia Jarquin; Lamikco T. Magee, M.Ed., J.D., Ph.D.; Cleonie Mainvielle, MSW; Marieme Ngom; Monica Roberts; Darlene Spencer

Agenda

TimeAgenda Item
11:30Arrival
11:35 – 12:00 Conversation with Acting Commissioner Johnston
  • 23-24 RIAC Annual Report
12:00 – 12:25 24-25 RIAC Discussion
  • 23-24 Annual Report Next Steps
  • Public Comment
    • Members of the public may address the RIAC for no longer than 3 minutes. Should the comment exceed this allotted time, the individual should attend a following meeting and/or submit written material (of any length) to the DESE liaison to share with council members. The Council will not provide an immediate response but may address the comment in a future meeting.
12:25 Closing & Next Steps
  • Announcements & Scheduling
    • Councilmembers to complete the survey by EOM. 24-25 RIAC meeting times & dates will be shared in August.
12:30 Meeting Adjournment

Last Updated: August 5, 2024

 
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