BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT:
Title
Board Governance and Diversity Training.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Participate in a Board Governance and Diversity Training.
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SUMMARY:
As requested by the Board of Directors, this is a training for Board Members focused on Board governance and diversity. Specifically, the training will focus on understanding best practices of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), implicit/explicit bias, implementing DEIB best practices in Board leadership, developing a shared understanding of Board governance, and strengthening Board communication. The desired outcomes of the training include: a better understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, as well as agreeing on strategies for improved Board operations. The Board Governance and Diversity Training Agenda outline can be found in Attachment 1.
The Board Governance and Diversity Training will be conducted by Roger Jackson, President and CEO of RJ Jackson Company. Mr. Jackson is an experienced visionary, systems architect, and difference-maker. He has made major impacts on the lives of individuals and organizations on the local, state, and national levels as an author, teacher, coach, high school principal, higher education administrator, congressional chief of staff, and non-profit executive. Mr. Jackson also has a demonstrated history as a champion of equity and opportunity for those historically disadvantaged.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY IMPACT:
There are no environmental justice and equity impacts associated with the Board's participation in a Board Governance and Diversity Training.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CEQA:
The recommended action does not constitute a project under CEQA because it does not have the potential for resulting in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect p...
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