- Plano Independent School District
- Diversity
Diversity Board Citizen Advisory Committee
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The committee shall consist of a minimum of 15 members. Members shall serve two-year terms. The committee membership shall represent, to the extent possible, the diversity of the District community and staff.
Purpose
The Board shall direct the Diversity Board Citizen Advisory Committee to study specific areas relevant to the committee. All committee functions are advisory in nature. The committee may make recommendations and offer advice, but they shall not be asked to make final decisions nor allocate District resources. Advisory committee reports will be provided to the Board on an annual basis or when the committee’s work has been completed. The committee’s recommendations, either budgetary or programmatic, will be referred by the Board to the Superintendent for study and for incorporation into the District improvement plan and budget where appropriate.
Goals for 2022 - 2023
- Gauge, improve, and support a culture of belonging and inclusivity.
- Increase underrepresented populations in advanced academics.
Meetings for 2022 - 2023
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 26, 2022
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022
- Wednesday, January 25, 2023
- Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (This meeting will be conducted virtually and will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (in person)
- Tuesday, April 26, 2023 (if needed - in person)
Diversity Board Advisory Committee Members
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Chair: Dr. Courtney Gober, Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family, and Community Services
Staff Liaison: Brian Lyons, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Bobby Baggett
Priscilla Brown
Caitlin Cahalan
Khalid Ishak
Madhalasa Iyer
Funmilola Jesse (student)
Octavio Morales
One student member is not listed due to requested internet restrictions.
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Alisha Nadeem (student)
A'asha Scott
Dr. Erin Sears
Jiangfang Song
Dollie Thomas
Amit Warkad
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Staff:
Montrail Davis
Delmy Ewing
Monica Heredia-Aranza
Tanji Johnson
Jason Lee
Kelsea Raborg
Stephanie Taylor
John Tedford
Wesley Williams