Kristen Herbert

“Mr. Nyamekye stated that CPS and CCRSD are now members of MPDE (MA Partnership for Diversity in Education), noting that he and HR Director, Denise Zahn, would be attending the upcoming Diversity Career Fair on Saturday, March 18th in Cambridge. He stated that they would have several materials displayed at their table, including anticipated job vacancies, the Strategic Plan, a QR code to connect them to the DEIB Strategic Plan, The Equity Audit and findings, and a document created by METCO Inc. that includes CPS/CCRSD data. He stated that they would be conducting very brief screening interviews with interested applicants. Mr. Nyamekye stated that Administration is working with the CCTA and have formed a hiring committee. He stated that he has been in touch with Wellesley College, and was hoping to host a focus group with some of their undergraduate and graduate students of color, including professors of color, to better understand some of the strategies and incentives they believe schools, companies, and organizations need to be exploring as they try to diversify their workforces.”

“Ms. Herbert noted that the results from about 2012 are on the website under Teaching & Learning, noting that you can see the progression and change throughout the years. She stated that they are working now on how to address the issues coming up in the survey through MTSS, noting that she would be happy to present what is happening at the schools on each level of need and what is available to families.”

“Ms. Herbert did a great job facilitating it.”

“Ms. Hebert introduced Academic Coordinator, Carrie Bjerke. Ms. Hebert shared some highlights from the Data Presentation”

“Kristen Herbert introduced K-5 Music teachers”

“Ms. Herbert noted SEL items that provide metrics and measurable results that the SC could continue to support financially: Care Solace, Responsive Classroom and Fly Five, and the PEAR and DESSA pilot.”