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A Presentation on Racial Equity Initiatives
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The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Board of Trustees with an update on a variety of Racial Equity initiatives that originated as Board Goals for the 2024-2025 term. Key updates include the Village's Language Access Plan, Racial Equity Assessment, Racial Equity Policy Audit, Reparations, Human Rights Ordinance, and Community Relations.
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Recommended Action
Staff is providing an update to the Board and seeking feedback, particularly as it relates to the Racial Equity Policy Audit. No formal action is required at this time.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* On October 22, 2024, the Board approved the Village's Language Access Plan.
* On July 16, 2024, the Board heard a presentation from the community-led Oak Park Reparations Task Force.
* On January 23, 2024, the Board adopted Village Board Goals for the 2024-2025 term, including 4 Priorities outlining the Board's vision for Racial Equity.
* On May 8, 2023, the Board approved a professional services agreement with the University of Illinois Chicago to conduct a racial equity assessment.
Background
On January 23, 2024 the Board of Trustees adopted its goals for the 2024-2025 term. These goals included Racial Equity as one of the overarching goals with four priorities that outlined the Board's vision for Racial Equity in Oak Park. While there has been leadership transition within the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, staff continue to make progress on the Board's racial equity priorities and the ongoing operationalizing of DEI throughout the organization. Tonight's presentation provides an update on high priority racial equity projects that may be of particular interest to the Board. This includes updates on the Village's Language Access Plan (LAP), the Racial Equity Assessment conducted by UIC's Greater Cities Institute, forthcoming Racial ...
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