Minutes 02-22-2022 Virtual Joint Meeting with the Schools

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20 Commissioner Fowler asked if the district has a plan for the 18 million they had asked for a delay on. Dr. Hamlett said yes. V. Equity Audit/Strategic Plan Development Dr. Hamlett said the strategic plan expired in December of 2021, but they have been given permission to slow down and restart the process. She said they are working with a partner called Insight Education Group. She said they worked through an equity audit that consisted of focus groups and a deep dive into data review. She said they concluded that part of the work on February 11 and that the draft results will be available in early March 2022. She said those results will inform action steps. She said a steering committee plays a critical role in drafting the strategic plan and developing core values, mission, and vision. She said that they are meeting with community stakeholder groups. She said the Board has been doing work on the mission and vision. She said they will continue to work with the partners and the strategic steering committee. She said the Board will vote to approve strategic plan. Dr. Felder made the following presentation: Slide #1: I� T.a v Slide #2 � ^ • Highlights: T.a o Strong Infrastructure: ■ Equity Policy ■ Equity Resolution ■ Equity Plan&Framework ■ Chief Equity Officer position • Recommendations: o Systemic focus o Communication o Build capacity o Equitable resource allocation ENGAGE.CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. Dr. Felder said equity and education is at the core of everything they do in Orange County Schools. She said in Winter 2021, the district commissioned an equity assessment to evaluate the district's overall academic program, policies and practices. She said that was Phase 1. She said the next phase will focus on the district's budget and finances. She said the methodology included a staff and student survey, focus groups, and a review of artifacts.