Board members at the Cy-Fair ISD board meeting Aug. 10 discussed signing a resolution condemning racism.
In June, trustees John Ogletree, Julie Hinaman and Gilbert Sarabia were tasked to write the resolution, which is expected to be signed by all board members in September.
“Recent events in our country have brought to the forefront the disturbing issues of racism, systemic racism, discrimination, injustice and inequality,” Ogletree read from the resolution Aug. 10. “These issues go against the motto of our district: opportunity for all.”
Chief of Employee and Student Services Deborah Stewart oversees a committee launched this summer designed to evaluate the equity of academic opportunity, representation in hiring and student discipline measures in CFISD. Per this resolution, the board plans to consult with an outside group to conduct an equity audit and ultimately help develop a plan to address issues of equity in these areas districtwide.
