POLYTECH HIGH SCHOOL 823 Walnut Shade Rd., Woodside, DE, 19980-0097 (302) 697-3255 Fax: 697-4536 http://www.polytechpanthers.com The Power of Knowledge for Career and College POLYTECH High School Equity and Diversity Committee Meeting Norms a) Be kind, courteous, and respectful b) Actively listen and approach our conversations as a learner c) Engage in ongoing self-reflection d) Identify solutions, don’t get stuck admiring the problem e) Be present and engaged - limit uses of electronic devices f) Committee additions Purpose of the Equity and Diversity Committee: To identify instances of institutional bias at POLYTECH and recommend actions for positive change a) Curriculum and Instruction b) Building Relationships c) Staff and Student Training/Disciplinary Procedures The POLYTECH School District does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. The Director of Personnel has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment policies, the Supervisor of Student Services responds to Title VI/Title IX inquiries and the Assistant Principal for Special Education responds to 504 inquiries. All staff can be reached at (302) 697-2170; POLYTECH School District, 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE 19980. POLYTECH HIGH SCHOOL 823 Walnut Shade Rd., Woodside, DE, 19980-0097 (302) 697-3255 Fax: 697-4536 http://www.polytechpanthers.com The Power of Knowledge for Career and College POLYTECH High School Equity and Diversity Committee Agenda 3/30/2021 1. Meeting Norms 2. Review Meeting Notes from 3/18/2021 3. Curriculum and Instruction – a. How can we effectively increase underrepresented students’ exposure to curriculum that reflects them in all academic areas? b. What is the best approach to ensuring culturally responsive teaching and culturally relevant content across all content areas and how does the work need to be differentiated across content areas? i. Professional Learning Plan Updates 1. Brave Communities – University of Delaware (updated 3/18/20201) 2. Dr. Shelley Rouser/Dr. Ernest Blackwell – Delaware State University a. Equity and Beyond 3. Dr. Jocelyn Brown/Dr. LaWanda Burgoyne – Capital School District a. Rowen University – Education Equity b. 4th Dimension Leaders c. Office of Equity – Chicago Public Schools (already has blueprint) 4. Ongoing/Upcoming a. Identify data, resources, and other materials needed to address priorities i. Culturally relevant pedagogy ii. Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching iii. UDL professional development iv. Equity Mindset Shift/Essential Actions v. Review Professional Learning Plan Components vi. Begin Curriculum Action Plan vii. Staff and student training The POLYTECH School District does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or anc estry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. The Director of Personnel has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment policies, the Supervisor of Student Services responds to Title VI/Title IX inquiries and the Assistant Principal for Special Education responds to 504 inquiries. All staff can be reached at (302) 697-2170; POLYTECH School District, 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE 19980. viii. Other? b. Topic(s) i. Book circle break out groups – Update from groups 1. White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism - Robin DiAngleo (Mr. Gilmore & Mr. Kellam leading) 2. Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi (Mr. Serrano leading) ii. Professional Learning iii. Other? 5. Next Meetin g - Date and Time 6. Public Comment 7. Adjourn The POLYTECH School District does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. The Director of Personnel has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment policies, the Supervisor of Student Services responds to Title VI/Title IX inquiries and the Assistant Principal for Special Education responds to 504 inquiries. All staff can be reached at (302) 697-2170; POLYTECH School District, 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE 19980. .