2020
o June- CS signs on to Burlington’s Community Declaration of Racism as a Public Health Emergency and develops Anti-Racism Action Plan
o July- Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) formed and first meeting held in August
o Work of ARC focuses on updates to CS Strategic Plan to incorporate anti-racism commitment, plan and coordinate anti-racism training for all staff and begin reviewing CS policies and procedures to meet promises of Action Plan.
2021
o 5-week Racial Justice Training series available to all staff
o Monthly ARC Lunch and Learn events
o Monthly ARC staff newsletter
o Planning for continued engagement and education for all staff
o Developed CS statement of welcoming and belonging.
o CS Strategic Plan includes goals for BIPOC recruitment.
2022
o Review and revise Employee Handbook with focus on inclusivity and equity for all staff- inclusion code of conduct included.
o Review job descriptions to ensure unnecessary minimum qualifications are removed and encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds.
o Expand recruitment efforts to organizations focused on and supporting BIPOC.
o Contract with Peace and Justice Center to train staff on Seeing and Disrupting Racism
2023
o Changed name of ARC to JEDI Committee
o Revised and finalized JEDI Action Plan with Board approval
o New strategic plan has JEDI focus
Started Coffee and Conversation events
o Participated in Burlington’s PRIDE Parade on September 10th
Increased diversity among staff and board members.
More to come!
