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r <br /> 345-a <br /> Discussions surrounding equity during the budget hearings raised many questions <br /> and some fears. As Chair of the Board I agreed to convene a working group to develop <br /> a working definition of equity and to identify the questions that are of concern. <br /> I do not perceive this group as one that will recommend policy nor one that will <br /> address a wide variety of issues. Subordinate questions cannot be addressed until we <br /> agree on exactly what we are considering. The larger questions can only be developed <br /> over time and within a logical step progression. <br /> I should like to Chair this working group and would ask to have serve with me <br /> The Chairs of both systems <br /> The Interim County Manager or his designee <br /> The Superintendents of both systems or their designee <br /> A teacher from each of the teacher organizations in each system <br /> The Financial Officers of both systems and the County. <br /> The report of this working group should be made by 1 December and should be brought <br /> to the proposed goals and objectives setting of the Board of Commissioners in December <br /> for discussion and direction on the next steps. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: To form the working group. <br />