2020 Taskforce
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Taskforce Information
- Taskforce Members
- Facilitator Information
- Taskforce Meetings
- DEI Board Committee Meeting Agendas and Meeting Audio Tapes
- Resources
- DEI Taskforce Community Forum May 12, 2021
Taskforce Members
Mt Lebanon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Community Members
Rebekah Diaz
Timothy Reidy
Beverly Brown
Brett Slider
Noelle Marinelli
David Horton Jr.
Asta Kill
Maureen Anderson
Sally Berri Pratt
Joanne Prasad
Sarah Frank
Anirban Maiti
Jen Lingler
Michelle Varnell
Marissa Escajeda
Rogerio Arns Neumann
Shelly Burr
Leah Lahoda
Adrienne Murray-Rainey
Abby Vernon
Charlotte Stephenson
Theresa Thao Phuong Pham
Chiu-Ching Lee
Ken Lawson
Todd Ellwein
Michele Rosenberg
Ediri Montoya
Felix Germain
Karen J Gilmer
Lisa Steinfeld
Rev. Jim Magaw
Stephanie Myers
Bonnie Dougherty
Faculty/Staff
Julianne Slogick
Dawn Davenport
Natalie Torti
Megan Williams
Ron Kitsko
Sarah Shaw
Jocelyn Artinger
Marybeth Irvin
Board Members
Valerie Fleisher
Dr. Justin Hackett
Facilitator Information
The Mt. Lebanon School District has partnered with the Pennsylvania School Board Association’s Director of Equity Services to facilitate our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. Heather Bennett, JD, PhD has served in this capacity for three years, working with districts across the state. Learn more about Dr. Bennett’s background and education in this article.
Taskforce Meetings
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
May 5, 2021 Agenda
Welcome and Reminders
Review of DEI Taskforce Process and Procedures
Draft Goals and Action Steps
Breakout Groups
Next meeting - June 2, 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
April 7, 2021 Agenda
Welcome and Reminders
Review of DEI Taskforce Process and Procedures
MTLSD Equity Statement
Presentation of Proposed DEI Goals
Review of Community Agreements
Action Planning for Goals- Breakout Groups
Next Steps
May 5, 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
March 24, 2021 Agenda
Welcome and Reminders
Review of DEI Taskforce Process and Procedures
Presentation of Draft DEI Draft Goals
Review of Community Agreements
Review/Discuss Draft Goals - Breakout Groups
Next Steps
Next meeting - April 7, 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
March 3, 2021 Agenda
Welcome and Reminders
Systems versus Practices
Summary of Breakout Groups 2/3/21
Alignment to Strategic Plan
Goal Setting Breakout Groups
Next Steps
Next meeting - March 24, 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
February 3, 2021 Agenda
Welcome and Summary of Last Meeting
"From the Achievement Gap to Education Dept: Understanding Achievement in US Schools"
Continued - Review of Data
Breakout Groups
Opportunity Gaps
Next Steps
Next meeting - March 3, 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
January 6, 2021 Agenda
Welcome and Summary of Last Meeting
Data Analysis with an Equity Lens
Review of Mt. Lebanon Data
Breakout Groups
Next Steps
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
December 12, 2020 Agenda
Welcome and Summary of Last Meeting
Purpose of the Taskforce
Questions and Comments
Community Agreements
Stakeholder Conversations - Breakout Groups
Share Out
Next Steps
Next meeting - January 6, 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce
Mt Lebanon School District
November 11, 2020 Agenda
Welcome and Charge to the Taskforce - Tim Steinhauer and Sarah Olbrich
Overview of Meeting - Marybeth Irvin
Community Agreements - Tina Raspanti
Break Out Groups
How Do We Define Equity? - Heather Bennett
Break Out Groups
DEI Task Force Process Steps- Marybeth Irvin
Next Meeting - December 2, 2020 via Google Meet
DEI Board Committee Meeting Agendas and Meeting Audio Tapes
To access the School Board Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meeting agendas and audiotapes of the meetings, please visit the School Board page under the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion tab.
Resources
PA Department of Education Equity and Inclusion - This webpage contains resources for educators, parents, and professionals serving children and youth in school and out-of-school settings.
DEI Taskforce Community Forum May 12, 2021
Watch the video broadcast of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce Community Forum on May 12, 2021.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce Community Forum Presentation PDF
This form is designed to capture feedback on the draft goals and recommended action steps that were proposed by the District's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce. Please refer to the presentation handout for the detail on each goal and action steps.