By Sam Parsons

The Ottumwa School Board met on Monday and received an update on the equity work being conducted by the district. 

Members of the equity committee presented their comprehensive equity plan. Director of curriculum and learning Maria Lantz said that there is quite a bit that goes into it.

Per the presentation, the 8 parts of the comprehensive plan are: safe supportive learning environments, professional learning, health and well-being, family engagement, youth leadership, community partnerships, access to core instruction, and high quality curriculum & expanded learning opportunities.

Lantz said that parents should contact her directly if they are interested in joining the equity committee.

In other business, the 2023-24 academic calendar was approved. The first day of school will be on August 23rd, with winter break spanning from December 22, 2023 to January 2nd, 2024, and the last day of school for students being on May 23, 2024.

The next regular meeting with the Ottumwa School Board will be held on February 27.