Project Goals and Associated Metrics
For 2018-19 the goal is to establish the Black Excellence Coalition.
Term 1 (September 29, 2018 – February 22, 2019)
- Begin awareness and engagement about Black Excellence
- Finalize purpose of the Coalition, refine description based on feedback
- Work in collaboration with the MMSD Communications department to create web and social media presence
- Determine existing groups and collaborations that can support the work
- Set up engagement sessions / finalize meeting schedule
Evidence: By February 9, 2019 – share progress with Board of Education
Term 2 (February 23, 2019 – May 31, 2019)
- Hold initial meetings to review data, gather additional information
- Determine what immediate actions can be taken this school year
- Hold meetings, review data, determine way to assess impact and identify recommendations for future work
- If applicable, review progress on any immediate actions for this year
- Continue to work in collaboration with MMSD Communications department
Term 3 (June 1, 2019 – August 2, 2019)
- Hold summer meetings if necessary
Evidence: Share progress with Board of Education on June 28, 2019
Measures of Success
- Coalition is formed (and/or we are leveraging other existing groups to identify key recommendations)
- We will form an internal MMSD cross-functional team to monitor the highest impact action steps happening towards Goal 3 so that the District can report its progress
- The Communications Department will have stories, photos, videos and other materials developed to highlight Black Excellence.
- We will use Climate Survey responses from Black students, staff and families to create a baseline of experiences across the District.
Products
- Final report of our progress and recommendations
- Communications materials
- Potential new supports/events