PTSA DEI Meeting

PTSA DEI Meeting March 8!

Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts (or “DEI”) at Ballard High School!

Upcoming events: We will be hosting a book club event in late February-early March and hope you can all join us! More info to come soon.

-> When we meet: 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tues of each month (April 5 May 10 and June 14). Email DEIatBHS@gmail.com for meeting link.

Goals of DEI Committee:

• Create a safe space for students and families in our BHS to discuss experiences and resources
• Provide and promote activities and enrichment experiences that elevate students and school families in our community, focusing on the information and skills necessary to improve equity
• Facilitate direct access to school administration, allowing better communication between families and school administration
• Advocate for and amplify diverse voices in the school community

At the January PTSA meeting, the Ballard PTSA adopted a resolution affirming the information in WSPTA Resolution 2.26, “Dismantling Institutional and Systemic Racism” to view visit the WSPTA Website > Resolutions > Child Safety and Protection tab. This will guide our work and inform the DEI Committee’s future goals.

Co-Chairs: Naida Boyer and Shelley Bolser. Please contact us at: DEIatBHS@gmail.com. We’d love for you to be involved!