ROCORI Equity Advisory Chamber (REACh)
Overview:
A community equity advisory committee is being formed to provide diverse perspectives to school district leaders to assist ROCORI as we pursue our Vision 2025 goals of creating an inclusive, curious, balanced, connected, equitable, and progressive school district. The committee will be advisory only, but topics, suggestions, and concerns will be relayed to the various decision-making groups within the district. REACh will meet 2 to 3 times each year for 90 minutes. REACh members will choose a 2- or 3-year commitment upon application.
Committee Members (25 to 30 members)
· Superintendent
· District Leadership Team Representatives (2 to 3)
· District Equity Committee Representatives (2 to 3)
· ROCORI school board member
· Community representatives (8)
· Student representatives in grades 6-12 (12-14)
· District Multicultural Liaisons
Committee Charge:
· To provide an advisory voice of students and community members to district and building administrators, school board members, and ROCORI teacher and staff leaders that will:
- Be consistent with the ROCORI Vision 2025
- Be solutions-oriented to provide suggested action to overcome barriers
- Provide diverse viewpoints on district-wide topics
Topics of discussion at REACh include, but are not limited to:
· Activities
· Chemical Health
· Culture and Climate
· Curriculum (what we teach)
· District and School communication
· English Learners
· Food Insecurity
· Grade level transitions
· Instruction (how we teach)
· Mental Health
· Harassment and Bullying
· School to Home Partnerships
· Social Media
· Special Education
· Student Support Services
· Transportation
· Technology