Connecting Us - Sustaining Progress (CUSP)

Connecting Us, Sustaining Progress Inclusion and Diversity Subcommittee Meeting Minutes April 4, 2020 Meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM. Minutes for March 7, 2020 approved: Motion to accept Mike Bray, seconded Eric Schuster  February 01, 2020 Meeting Minutes amended Followed by a data analytics discussion:  Data Analytics Subcommittee provided a summary of the Data Analytics Key Indicators for assessing equity, diversity and inclusion within Idaho Falls. This assessment was based on extensive research from other communities. o Explained available metrics from City of Idaho Falls and public sources provided Other Discussions  Committee NOT tasked to define inclusion and diversity for City of Idaho Falls. However, we will provide recommendations for consideration.  Outstanding questions on Subcommittees goals and next steps discussed. Subcommittee Updates and Leads Assigned  Arts/Platform/Connectivity: Plan being developed for this subcommittee. Edmond Walsh  Data Analytic: Dr. Hillary Fishler o Key indicators presented and explained; subcommittee to meet with City on 2020- 04-07 to further data acquisition o Asked other subcommittees what data might be needed for their subcommittees o Creating a Google Drive for Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee’s data.  Education: Meetings to be planned. Attorney Challis McNally  Health and Wellness – Lead emailed members to begin the conversation on developing goals and plan for this subcommittee. Daniel Allen  Transportation and Housing – Main CUSP committee is not meeting. Claudia Pine Report out from CUSP Committee Meeting on 02-12-2020  CUSP Committee planning to submit final consolidated CUSP report to the Board in February 2021.  Mike Bray will create a timeline for CUSP Inclusion Subcommittee to track progress to ensure recommendations are delivered in a timely manner.   Suggestion was made to capture data at IF Pride event via a survey posted at Breaking Boundaries, IF Pride, and Adam’s Foundation booth.  Inclusion Committee Chair asked if committee members would draft thoughts on what Diversity and Inclusion means to each member. Draft due next meeting, May 02, 2020.  No Idaho Falls Resident on today’s meeting.  Next Committee meeting on May 02, 2020. It will be online due to COVID-19. Motion to adjourn made at 10:31 AM by Bob, seconded by Ximena. Minutes submitted by Eric Schuster on 04-07-2020.