NKSD DEI Advisory SubCommittee Meeting-June 10th, 2026

The NKSchoolCommittee's DEI Advisory SubCommittee met on June 10, 2026, to discuss ongoing efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school district. Key topics included reviewing previous recommendations on health education curriculum, bullying, and professional development, with the health curriculum review officially tasked to the Health and Wellness Advisory Committee. The committee also discussed the implementation of mandated implicit bias training for all staff by the end of the next school year, emphasizing the need for outside professionals to lead these sessions. Additionally, the group explored challenges in consistent discipline reporting and the need for a strategic, multi-year plan to address bullying and discipline with restorative practices. The meeting concluded with plans to focus on increasing workforce diversity through intentional recruitment, retention, and pre-professional training strategies, with new staff members supporting these efforts. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.