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

• Committee accepting nominations through Jan. 29
  
  

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.

• Public comment card 
    

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

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