Equity Council Committee
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The Equity Council Committee monitors and analyzes equity issues, advises the Fayette County Board of Education, and advocates for achievement for all students. We are champions for all children regardless of their background and circumstances, and we represent the equity conscience of the community.
Members (five appointed by the board and six elected by the seated committee): Joseph Barry, Raaziq El-Amin, Arnold Farr, Glenda George, Lois Gillespie, Nicole Thorne Jenkins, Bob McLaughlin, Bret Nathaniel, Thalethia Routt, and two members TBD
Elections
Council meetings
2020-21: Aug. 4 (canceled / COVID-19) | Sept. 1 (canceled / COVID-19) | Oct. 6 (canceled / COVID-19) | Nov. 10 (canceled / COVID-19) | Dec. 1 (Dec. 1 video) | Jan. 12 | following are tentative dates: Feb. 2 | March 2 | April 6 | May 4 | June 1
The Equity Council Committee generally convenes at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday, with exceptions for holidays or other conflicts. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the meetings are virtual until further notice. Viewers can watch the live stream on the district's YouTube channel.
Archived minutes
2019-20: July 23 | Aug. 6 | Aug. 12 | Sept. 3 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 5 (canceled - Election Day) | Dec. 3 | Jan. 21 (moved from Jan. 7) | Feb. 4 | March 3 | April 7 (canceled / COVID-19) | May 5 (canceled / COVID-19) | June 2 (canceled / COVID-19)
2018-19: Aug. 7 (canceled) | Aug. 21, 2018 special meeting | Sept. 4, 2018 | Oct. 2, 2018 | Nov. 13, 2018 | Dec. 4, 2018 | Jan. 8, 2019 | Feb. 5, 2019 | March 5, 2019 (canceled) | April 9, 2019 | May 7, 2019 | June 4, 2019 (canceled) | June 17, 2019
2017-18: July 7, 2017 | Aug. 1, 2017 | Sept. 5, 2017 | Oct. 3, 2017 | Nov. 7, 2017 | Nov. 14, 2017 | Dec. 5, 2017 | Jan. 9, 2018 | Feb. 6, 2018 | March 6, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | June 5, 2018
2016-17: Aug. 2 (no quorum) | Sept. 6, 2016 | Oct. 4, 2016 | Nov. 1, 2016 | Dec. 6, 2016 (no quorum) | Jan. 3, 2017 (no quorum) | Feb. 7, 2017 (canceled) | March 7, 2017 minutes, with 3/7/17 PowerPoint and 3/7/17 bylaw revisions | March 28, 2017 | April 11, 2017 | May 2, 2017 | June 6, 2017
2015-16: Aug. 4 | Sept. 1, 2015 | Oct. 6, 2015 | Nov. 10, 2015 | Dec. 1, 2015 | Dec. 16, 2015 | Jan. 5, 2016 | Feb. 2, 2016 | March 1, 2016 | April 5, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | May 17, 2016 retreat | June 7, 2016
Web tip: The URL shortcut to this page is fcps.net/equitycouncil
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Contact us
Darryl Thompson,
chief equity officer
(859) 381-4710
Resources
Standards of Practice -- This document outlines 14 agreements drafted during a May 2016 retreat with Superintendent Manny Caulk, school board Chairwoman Melissa Bacon, and board member Daryl Love.