On Friday, Sept. 19, the Mercer Island School District (MISD) held the second meeting of the newly-launched Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC). Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano co-chairs the committee along with human resources director and affirmative action and civil rights coordinator Mark Roschy.

“We are gathering a group of parents and asking them to share their experiences and those of their students throughout their educational experience,” said Dr. Plano. “Having a conversation about those experiences is the first step toward improving how our school community engages with families from all backgrounds.”

The DAC, which consists of about a dozen parents and volunteers from diverse backgrounds, will meet every four to six weeks during the 2014-15 school year to share experiences, observations and ideas.