*Why the name change from "DEI" (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)?

• The name Belonging & Voice better aligns with the MI School District's equity mission of the 4B's, which include Creating a Deep Sense of Belonging and Broadcasting Voice.
  

• Our B&V Community is passionate about moving beyond the bare minimum of diversity and mere inclusion to honoring and wholly accepting the full identities of our students and families - a deep sense of belonging. See below for the various identities represented in MISD. 
  

• As a PTA community, we also felt it most equitable to create space and elevate the voices of those experiencing our schools with a specific or intersectional identities. We commit a disservice when leaders advocate for a group without first hearing from those with a lived experience what a specific community's needs, wants and hopes are. 

Share Your Voice. Find Connection. 

Each school has a B&V Representative on its PTA Board - in addition to the districtwide Co-Representatives. We'd love to hear your your ideas, successes and concerns. 

The Belonging & Voice Representatives each attend their local PTA's monthly Board meeting, and also meet every other month as a collective Belonging & Voice Committee to advocate, support and work together to strengthen our schools and district. 

Stay in the loop about B&V community events and connection opportunities. 

Click Here to Join!

*OSPI Report cards also available by school.

MI PTA Council Co-VPs of Belonging & Voice:  

Cathy Chen & Mellissa Hill

belonging@miptacouncil.org 

Click here to locate the B&V Representative(s) at your local school's PTA Board.