2022-2023 Native American Indian Education Committee Meeting

2/13/2023 5:30 p.m.https://fusd1-org.zoom.us/j/89008886045

Meeting ID: 890 0888 6045

Call: 1 669 900 6833

Meeting Minutes

1. Welcoming - Jason welcomed and called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
2. Roll Call - Jason, Terry, Kalvina, Belinda are present.

3. Approval of the Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda made by Terry Curley, seconded by Belinda Begaye. Motion passed 4-0-0.
4. Approval of Minutes for January 9, 2023 - Motion to approve the minutes for January 9, 2023 made by Terry Curley, seconded by Kalvina Belin. Motion passed 4-0-0.
5. Old Business

1. 1. Review Bylaws - Motion to table and review the Bylaws made by Kalvina Belin, seconded by Terry Curley. Motion passed 4-0-0.
   2. IEC project update
      1. FHS Native American Club Annual Pow Wow on April 21 and 22 - Mr. Marks can plan for us to either table at the event or make a few announcements during the pow wow. We can do both and ask if there is a charge. Kalvina will respond to Mr. Marks about fees via email.
   3. Needs & Assessment Survey update
      1. Survey review was completed on Friday - 28 parents/guardians indicated they were interested in serving on the IEC and were invited to today's and future IEC meetings to become familiar with our process.
      2. Timeline (page 3) & next steps
         1. First draft for review by Friday, February 17th
         2. Another update by Friday, February 24th
         3. May request special meeting (if needed) to review

2. 1. Items to share during Chapter Meetings
      1. FUSD Newsletter - includes announcement of two new school board members Kristine Pavlik (City of Flagstaff’s Housing and Grants Administrator) and Eric Sather (Northern Arizona University’s President’s Office).
      2. Kinsey’s new school plans
      3. FBD Employment Opportunities & Admissions Committee Recruitment information for the next school year. Registration will begin in March.
      4. 2022-23 Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency Assessment for Flagstaff area schools is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th from 8am-4pm at the FHS College & Career Room.
      5. Honor & Convocation events - May 8th at TANCR
      6. Dianne will print out the program brochures for Terry and Belinda.

6. New Business
   1. 4.0 Honors Program - At this moment, there is a potential of 30 students that meet the criteria. Last year, this event was held on April 29th at Little America Hotel and the past schedule and details of this event (page 4). Motion to approve Little America for the venue made by Kalvina Belin, seconded by Terry Curley. Motion passed 4-0-0.
      1. Suggestion date is April 28, 2023 (Friday evening), dependent on other school events and availability. Motion to approve April 28th for the 4.0 Honors program made by Terry Curley, seconded by Kalvina Belin. Motion passed 4-0-0.
      2. Speaker needed for Membership Pledge. They will need to be someone who was inducted before into an Honor Society. They can be compensated or be given a gift basket. Dianne will inquire about past speakers. Motion to table speaker recommendations made by Kalvina Belin, seconded by Terry Curley. Motion passed 4-0-0.
      3. $10,000 limit for rental, food, and decorations. $5,000 limit for plaques/awards. Keep in mind that prices may have increased. Will we pay for students only? And have parents pay for their portion beforehand?
         1. Depending on budget, we may invite Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, FUSD governing board President Gishie, honor student with two guests, IEC members with one guest, IPC members with one guest, Secondary staff and interventionists.
         2. Dianne will inquire about the price quotes for buffet style and plate style. Motion to table item A3 made by Terry Curley, seconded by Belinda Begaye. Motion passed 4-0-0.
   2. 2022 Land Acknowledgement Creation Meeting Presentation - In October 2022, the parent authored Native American Land Acknowledgement and was adopted by the FUSD Governing School Board (page 5).
      1. Are there any inputs on the statement? Kalvina made suggestions on changing the sentence to be inclusive and could be made by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups, particularly those in leadership roles. Dianne will take suggestions to the governing board.
      2. What are your thoughts on laser etching the statement on a wooden plaque or putting a metal plate on it? All IEC members like this idea to include the tribes and a map with points surrounding the mountain.