Connecting Us - Sustaining Progress (CUSP)

Connecting Us, Sustaining Progress Inclusion and Diversity Subcommittee Meeting Minutes March 7, 2020 Meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM. Minutes for February 1, 2020 meeting approved with the following revision: A discussion was held during the meeting to begin defining Diversity and Inclusion, and to define the goals and guidelines of the sub-committee. Alison Noble, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Advisor at Skyline High School briefed the committee on the issues affecting LGBTQ inclusion in local schools. This was followed by Q&A. Discussion of sub-committee expectations and deadlines. This was followed by debriefs on the progress of the sub-committees five teams:  Education  Transportation & Housing  Arts & Culture  Data Analytics  Healthcare & Public Health Open discussion concerned maintaining momentum, prioritizing goals, contacts in the city and community that could be beneficial, and building relationships to work together as a team. A member of the City of Idaho Falls (a resident) was present at the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 AM