advancing equity through action

Advancing Equity Through

Action

September 16, 2020

Agenda

• Welcome & Introductions

• MSAAC Business

• Committee Reports

• Advancing Equity Through Action

• LCPS Equity Update

• Closing Remarks & Announcements

Welcome & Introductions

MSAAC 2020-2021 Executive Board

Chair: Keaira Jennings MSAACChair@lcps.org

Vice Chair: Paulina-Marie Ransom MSAACViceChair@lcps.org

Secretary: Claudia Matteo MSAACSecretary@lcps.org

Membership Committee: Morgan Smith MSAACMembership@lcps.org

Communications Committee: Sofia Saiyed MSAACCommunications@lcps.org

Immediate Past Chair: Katrece Nolen MSAACPastChair@lcps.org

LCPS Staff Liaison: Lottie Spurlock Lottie.Spurlock@lcps.org

School Board Representative: Brenda Sheridan Brenda.Sheridan@lcps.org

MSAAC Business

MISSION STATEMENT

The Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee

(MSAAC) is dedicated to partnering with Loudoun County

Public Schools (LCPS), parents, and the community to

acknowledge and promote the needs of minority students.

MSAAC is also dedicated to building a school system that is

culturally and socially competent and positioned to provide

fair and equitable learning experiences for all students.

MSAAC Handbook

• Focus Areas

• Tasks

• Delegate Roles &

Responsibilities

• Benefits

• Policies

• Considerations

• Contact Information

• Helpful ResourcesMSAAC Handbook Web Access

MSAAC Student Representative Initiative

Increase student participation in MSAAC meetings, empower students to advocate for equitable practices at their local schools and further increase the collective student voice within the parameters of MSAAC’s vision of building a school system that is culturally and socially competent.

If you have additional questions, please contact

Kellee Jenkins, MSAAC Student Rep Coordinator

(joyspecialist@gmail.com)

Updates & Current Events

LCPS Plan to Combat

Systemic RacismLCPS & LCSB Apology

Academies of

Loudoun (AOL)

Admissions

Committee Updates

AWARDS BUDGET COMMUNICATIONS

EQUITY MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION

POLICY

Advancing Equity Through Action

What Does Equity in Action Look

Like?

• Accountability

• Representation

• Community Involvement

• Training and Professional

Development

• Sustainability

Monthly General Meeting Topics

Annual Theme: Advancing Equity Through Action

16 Sep. 2020

Anti-Racism

21 Oct. 2020

Social Determinants (Mental Health)

18 Nov. 2020

Equity

20 Jan. 2021

Diversity

17 Feb. 2021

Inclusion

17 Mar. 2021

Belonging

21 Apr. 2021

Year-in-Review/Awards/Elections

19 May 2021

LCPS Equity Update

Traci Townsend, Ed. DEquity Supervisor, LCPS

Lottie SpurlockDirector of Equity, LCPS

Closing Remarks & Announcements

• Next Meeting

• Anti-Racism Town Hall: October 21, 2020

Stay Connected

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