Purpose: The purpose of this committee is to provide guidelines to the district and school board on equity related issues.

Membership: The current membership of the Equity Committee represents a wide background of people that reflects the diversity of the district. The common bond that brings these individuals together is their concern for our students and their passion to improve our schools. The committee meets on a regular basis to discuss various items of interests – cultural proficiency, course/program enrollment trends, building report cards, anti-bullying curriculum (Olweus Program, Second Step), and the needs of our community. Meetings are held approximately three times a year during a week night in the Board Room from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Dawn Anderson Rascher, Director of Assessment, Equity, and Record Services, Davenport Community School Distinct, 1606 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803 or email at andersonrascherd@davenportschools.org.

March 17, 2011 - Minutes

Focus: Drop-Outs and Equity
 

January 27, 2011 - Cancelled
 

November 19, 2010 - Minutes

Focus: HSGI Grant and Drop-Outs
 

April 22, 2010 - Minutes

Focus: Affirmative Action Plan
 

March 25, 2010 - Minutes

Focus: Affirmative Action Plan
 

February 28, 2010 - Minutes

Focus: Building Level Report Cards, Affirmative Action Plan

January 28, 2010 - Minutes

Focus: Building Level Report Cards, Complaint Form, Photo Release, Meeting Format, State Equity Review - website
 

November 11, 2009 - Minutes

Focus: Building Level Report Cards
 

April 28, 2009 – Minutes

Focus: Course enrollment trends at the secondary level, Drop-out rate, Equity Committee role and projects
 

March 3, 2009

Focus: Pluralizing the Curriculum – guest speaker
 

November 25, 2008 – Minutes

Focus: Student mobility and ITBS/ITED test scores, Interpreting/Translation Services, Course enrollment trends at the secondary level