WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Webster, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Absent: Administrators Present:
Others Present:
J. Richardson, L. Dioguardi, J. Birdsong-Ng, S. LaDelfa, C. Barnabas, C. Roods M. Alt B. Neenan, B. Freeman E. Land, D. Swinson, F. Leggett, R. Chalwell, G. Ahlquist M. Suffoletto, L. Soltman, P. Mahoney, K. Suffoletto, M. Gamache, C. Roushey
The February 7, 2023 Workshop meeting of the Webster Board of Education was called to order by President J. Richardson at 6:00 p.m. at District Offices, PDC, 119 South Ave. There was a quorum. C. Roods motioned, S. LaDelfa seconded to open the workshop. Vote: 6 Yes; 0: No; 1: Absent: (M. Alt)
Call to Order
Parent and Family Engagement and Inclusivity presentation was opened by WCSD Executive Director of Family and Student Services and Inclusivity Dr. Robert Chalwell and WCSD Instructional Leadership Designer Greg Ahlquist. Additional presenters C. Roushey (WCSD parent), M. Gamache (Class of 2023), K. Suffoletto (educator) were introduced. Discussion followed with a review of NYSED foundations regarding this work. The presentation highlighted the district’s “why”: addressing disproportionality of particular groups within the nation’s educational system. Presenters went on to discuss the district’s “how” of addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work with collaborative, distributed, and culturally responsive leadership that includes students, educators, and administrators participating in rigorous instruction, compliance alignment, broad community stakeholder collaboration, restorative and culturally responsive practices, and ongoing strategic action. The board heard feedback from both a WCSD student and parent on the district’s DEI structure and program. The discussion also included a teacher's experience with DEI before and DEI now. Discussion expanded on student leadership and empowerment. Presenters also highlighted recent/upcoming parent/family engagement forums and recent/upcoming DEI forums.
ADJOURNMENT C. Barnabas motioned, L. Dioguardi, seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Vote: 6 Yes; 0: No; 1: Absent: (M. Alt)
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Borrino Lisa Borrino Pro Tem District Clerk All documents that are duly made a part of these minutes are kept in a supplemental file that corresponds to the date of this meeting.