There is a need to understand that diversity is an ongoing, continuous process that needs to be viewed as a partnership between school administration, parents, and teachers, and needs to involve students in the whole educational aspect. The focus has been primarily on the high schools. However, the solutions begin in the elementary schools where students are addressed at a younger age group. Mr. Harvey stated that at this time, some issues may not have a solution but we're initiating a collaborative effort and agreeing to work together. Mr. Harvey complimented the high school principals for being forthright, for talking openly about issues, and for being proactive.
Diversity training needs to be continued but a different training focus is needed now.
The focus needs to be on understanding and efficacy and how to help students know they can achieve and respect their cultural differences. Dr. Slater distributed considerations for a potential feeder pattern model. The rough draft represented a reasonable current feeder pattern. Enrollment numbers were included to provide a better understanding of the current demographic situation and potential situation for future planning. Dr. Slater invited board members to attend the Kent Rotary auction on Saturday, May 8 th at the Seatac Marriott.