San Antonio
The committee discussed significant racial disparities, particularly affecting Black youth, in school discipline referrals and juvenile justice system involvement. Efforts are underway to understand and address the root causes, including potential biases and lack of resources in certain communities.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Addressing disparities may require targeted investments in underserved communities and training programs.
City employees who identify as LGBTQ+.
Youth who are disproportionately disciplined or referred to the justice system due to systemic biases.
The committee discussed significant racial disparities, particularly affecting Black youth, in school discipline referrals and juvenile justice system involvement. Efforts are underway to understand and address the root causes, including potential biases and lack of resources in certain communities.
The board discussed forming a CoSA Pride Affinity Group, which could provide internal support and networking for LGBTQ+ employees within the City of San Antonio.
The Ecumenical Center highlighted its role in developing and certifying trauma-informed care programs, emphasizing the value of these initiatives for organizations and the community.
The board reviewed updates to the Pre-K 4 SA Strategic Plan, including revised mission and vision statements. This ensures the program remains aligned with its goals and community needs.
The committee received an update on recommendations from a study looking at fairness in how the city awards contracts. This could lead to changes to ensure more businesses, especially small and minority-owned ones, get a fair shot.
The council reviewed data on how well young children are progressing in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This helps ensure the programs are effective in preparing kids for school.
The Municipal Court presented its efforts to divert youth from the justice system through programs like teen court and youth diversion. They also discussed their truancy prevention work with schools to help students stay in school and graduate.
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