Sierra Vista Elementary School I.D.A.C.
Intercultural Diversity Advisory Committee October 13, 2022 2:45 pm

Welcome and Introductions: Parents and staff members in attendance introduced themselves.

Focus Areas for 2022-23: Principal Cathy Dodd provided the mission and vision for IDAC. She reviewed areas of focus for the 2022-23 school year. There are three focus areas identified for SV: 1. Focus Group Achievement, 2. School Culture, and 3. Understanding of Cultural Difference.

Focus Group Achievement: Mrs. Dodd shared the State and District assessment results. Our focus has been on our students individual growth and making progress. Our focus groups consist of our socio-economically disadvantaged, English Learners, Black/African American, Hispanic, and students with disabilities.

School Culture: The Positivity Project is being utilized to inform and teach the 24 intrinsic traits all youth and adults possess. The mission of the Positivity Project is to empower American’s youth to build positive relationships. The positive impact provides a powerful support to strengthen positive character traits and provide a positive school culture.

SV Parents Committees: Mrs. Dodd provided those in attendance other options of school committees parents can join and/or attend - SART, SV PTC, and ELAC.

Next Meeting: December 15,2022