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Culture of Belonging Committee

Advisory Committee Charter

Mission: We are a learning community dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and educational excellence.

Vision: We inspire students to be critical thinkers who are empowered to contribute positively in a complex world

Committee Membership:

The Lake Oswego School Board will create a standing advisory committee focused on specific tasks. Committee membership will be offered, but not limited to, representatives of the student body, teaching faculty, classified employees, district administration, parent/guardian, and community. Up to 10 members on the advisory committee. A Committee Chair will be selected from the committee. The committee will be working with the staff from the Lake Oswego School District and a liaison from the Lake Oswego School Board.

Meeting Dates:

  • The Committee will meet from October to May or as requested by the Committee Chair, School Board, or District Staff.

  • Committee meetings are advisory in nature.  Committee meetings will include an opportunity for public comment.

  • The Lake Oswego School District staff will provide necessary technical and administrative assistance as follows:

a. A meeting room, including any necessary audio/visual equipment;

b. Preparation and copies of any documentary meeting materials, such as agendas and reports; and distribution of those materials to the committee in a timely manner; and

c. Preparation of Committee meeting minutes and posting for public viewing and use on the Lake Oswego School District website; and

Terms of Office:

1. A term of appointment shall be two years.  Committee advisory members shall serve no more than two consecutive terms.

2. Individuals who have served less than one year as an appointee to fill the unexpired term for an individual who has resigned, moved from the area, dropped because of irregular attendance, etc., shall be eligible for an appointment to a full term in addition to the term served.  Individuals may not serve on more than one board advisory committee at the same time.

3. The membership year shall be July 1 through June 30 of the following year.