2021-02-26-VISION2025-min (First minutes under new committee name)

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Fernando asked Dan to address his thoughts about the Diversity Task Force that was recommended by the Subcommittee on Asian Communities. He expressed that he was puzzled that another group was established by the Town Manager doing the same work we recommended the task force be doing. Dan commented that he would like the committee to contact the Town Manager to see what can be done, such as expanding the charter of the working group that he has put together,which seems to be rather narrow.Joe commented that in the fall of 2019, the Town Manager and Superintendent reported on their studies and said that they were going to disband the original task force.Joe added that at that time,the school department created a DEI position for just the education side.The Town is now in the process of creating a municipal position.This work should connect to what has been done in the past, but it is not clear that it has. Fernando commented that we can certainly ask someone from the Town Manager's Office. Mark asked if it would be useful for Dan to craft a position statement or letter to the Town Manager with the committee's approval.Joe added that if the committee is looking to make a recommendation it should address the letter to the Select Board. However, if we are looking to solicit information,we can contact staff or the Town Manager. Next Meeting Date • 7:45am, March 26, 2021 • 7:45am,April 30, 2021 • 7:45am, May 28, 2021 Meeting ended at 9:00 a.m. Minutes submitted by Management Analyst, Katharine Labrecque 4