Henrico Schools’ Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee to hold first meeting Sept. 17
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Part of Henrico Schools’ expanded efforts on equity and diversity was the creation of an Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee. The new group’s first meeting will be Monday night at Henrico Schools’ Central Office at 3820 Nine Mile Road.
Members of the public are welcome to observe the meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m., but only committee members will be able to participate.
The 26-person committee was formed this summer from a pool of 270 applicants. The group includes one teacher, one student, one parent and one school leader from each of Henrico’s five magisterial districts. The committee is chaired by the director of equity and diversity, Monica Manns, and supported by a liaison from the Henrico School Board.
Manns held a series of public forums – one in each district – in the spring, and the information she collected at each will help shape the committee's agenda and focus.
In addition to the larger committee, which will meet monthly, members will be part of one or more subcommittees devoted to focused topics. The smaller groups will meet as necessary.
To find out more about Henrico Schools’ efforts to increase equity and diversity across the school division, go to http://henricoschools.us/equity-and-diversity/.
