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Equity Committee Form

Equity Committee Application

Any member of the Ankeny Community School District community of at least 16 years of age who is willing to learn, grow, and dedicate time (see below) to engaging in conversations about how the District can further its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is eligible to apply to serve on the Equity Committee. To allow for depth of relationship building and conversation, a core group of 10-20 individuals will be selected from those who apply to serve on the Equity Committee. An objective, inclusive process will be used to identify those who will be invited to join the Equity Committee; all efforts will be made to ensure the group reflects diversity of voice and perspective. Staff may apply, parental permission will be required if under 18.

Name*
First Last
Preferred Name*
Email*
Date of birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Your connection to Ankeny Community School District*
Please provide a brief response for each question below. In reviewing your responses, the selection committee will be more interested in learning about your commitment to Diversity, equity Inclusion (DEI) and the unique perspective you will bring to our collaboration than in critiquing your grammar, spelling, or writing. All who are interested are encouraged to apply.
1. Why do you want to be a part of the Equity Committee?*
2. How do you see yourself contributing to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for the District?*
3. What experience do you have working with issues of diversity, equity Where do you have the most to learn?*
4. What strengths, skills, knowledge, and/or unique perspectives will you bring to the Equity Committee?*