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Introducing Lebo United

March 11, 2024

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Agenda

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  • Introductions
  • History of DEI Work
  • District Equity Statement
  • Creation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group
  • Lebo United Members
  • Lebo United Meetings this School Year
  • A Collaborative Effort
  • Mission and Vision Statement
  • Lebo United Subcommittees and Update on Work
  • Next Steps

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History of the DEI Work

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  • A DEI Task Force was created in in 2020.
  • It was started due to national conversation and attention to equity in education, incidents in our schools and community, feedback from stakeholders, including community and student groups, and District data that identified opportunity gaps for students.
  • The task force developed goals for the DEI work.
  • Creation of School Board committee for DEI.
  • Creation of a District Equity Statement.
  • Creation of a DEI working group in 2023.

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District Equity Statement

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The Mt. Lebanon School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment that recognizes and celebrates the diverse identities of all members of our school community, including students, their families, faculty and staff. All students, regardless of background, identity, or ability will be supported to reach their full potential and pursue their unique talents. The District will provide resources in a just and equitable manner and remove barriers to allow students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Creation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group

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  • Ensure committee members include students, staff representatives, school-based administration, and central office administration.
  • Create mission and vision statements for the working group.
  • Select a name for the working group.
  • To meet consistently to ensure the work is ongoing.
  • Build a culture of trust and commitment within the working group.
  • Engage committee members in dialogue and decision-making related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion priorities.
  • Plan and prioritize future work of the committee.

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Lebo United Members

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Lebo United Members

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Lebo United Meetings this Year

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LEBO United meets monthly:

October 4

November 2

November 21

February 27

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Upcoming Meetings: March 12, April 23, and May 28

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A Collaborative Effort

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Lebo United Mission and Vision

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MISSION: The Mt. Lebanon School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment that recognizes and celebrates the diverse identities within our community, so everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are dedicated to providing equitable resources, staff professional learning, and support to ensure students and staff from all backgrounds, identities, or abilities, reach their full potential and pursue their unique talents.

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VISION: We see a future where every student, family, faculty, and staff member feels at home in Mt. Lebanon. Mt. Lebanon School District seeks to build a lasting legacy of community where diversity naturally thrives and flourishes in our schools, through inclusivity, belonging, and accessibility.

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Lebo United Subcommittees

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  • The working group selected three of the five goals created by the DEI Task Force to focus on this school year.
  • Working group members are assigned to a subcommittee.
  • Subcommittees are currently working on:
    • Revising goals to reflect current needs.
    • Creating areas of focus and action steps specific to their revised goals.

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Lebo United Subcommittees Updates

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Subcommittee 1 Goal: Develop a comprehensive professional development plan for all staff to support equity and inclusion.

Mr. Pete DiNardo, High School Teacher and Dr. Ron Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools

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Subcommittee 2 Goal: Ensure all stakeholders feel safe, supported, and included as valued members of the school community.

Zaire Dinkins, High School Student, Julia Antunes, High School Student, Dr. Nicci Giehll, Hoover Elementary Principal, Ms. Hanna Mincemoyer, HS Unit Principal, and Dr. Sarah Shaw, Jefferson Middle School Principal

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Subcommittee 3 Goal: Utilize culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum and instructional strategies for all students.

Dr. Jennifer Shuman, Director of Special Education

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Next Steps

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  • Finalize goals.
  • Begin implementation.
  • Track progress.
  • Implement improvements as necessary.

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Questions

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