JEDI Committee
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The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee at McKinley Elementary believes honoring and celebrating differences is the foundation of the International Baccalaureate Program, which uses education as a powerful tool to drive intercultural understanding and respect.
Our role is to convene and promote programming furthering JEDI ideals; to serve as a consulting resource for school leadership and community members; and to actively work to make McKinley a place where all students, parents and guardians, and faculty and staff members feel a sense of belonging and empowerment.
Click here to read the JEDI mission statement, created when the committee was established in the spring of 2021.
JEDI programming has included:
- Development and distribution of the JEDI Lens – an evaluative tool for school leaders and community members to assess inclusivity and compel action when creating curriculum and programming
- Monthly book collection curation and list distribution for the McKinley library celebrating diverse heritages and identities – click here for complete list
- “Community Conversations” programming featuring guided, intentional discussion for parents around the topic of belonging
- Educational meetings for McKinley parents, guardians, and caregivers with presentations and discussion: topics have included personal pronouns; Black History Month; helping children understand their identity; and effective allyship
- Collaborative art projects for students at McKinley all-school community events
- Advising to McKinley fundraising initiatives (e.g. Jog-a-thon, SoNoFest, and Gala) regarding equitable programming and communication to promote community and connection
- Supporting Student Council in selecting beneficiaries of community service programming and nonprofit donations
- Holding space for the community in the wake of national tragedies
JEDI Steering Committee Members
- Carla Grossini-Concha, Co-Chair
- Laura Lavoie, Co-Chair
- Roni Hooper, Faculty Liaison
- Geysil Arroyo
- Larry Malak
- Amy Tappen
- Sarah Vatch
- Robynne McMurtrie
- Nichole Daley Markson
You are welcome and invited to join the Steering Committee – we would love to add your perspective and voice to our work. Please email jedimckinley@gmail.com to learn more.
2024-2025 Meetings / 2024-2025 Reuniones del JEDI
Meetings are open to all adult members of the McKinley community
Meeting Dates
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held from 6:30-8:00 PM in the McKinley library. The meetings for this school year will be in person.
- Tuesday, 10/1
- Tuesday, 12/3
- Tuesday, 2/11
- Tuesday, 4/15
We would love to hear from you! Please contact us: jedimckinley@gmail.com
Archived Meeting Presentation Slides
April 19, 2023 (Parent-to-Parent Discussion, Safe and Affirming Parenting with Darlene Tando, LCSW)
October 14, 2021 (Community Conversations)
Updated August 9, 2024