Belonging & Voice
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*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.
Belonging & Voice Family Survey
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The Belonging & Voice Committee would like to ask what matters to you, and learn both the successes and challenges of how our school communities support all students and families . Your responses will shape our work to expand Belonging & Voice for all in the MI school community.
B&V Family Survey LInk(short 5 min survey) |
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. Click here to find their contact information.
Stay in the loop about B&V community events and connection opportunities.
*OSPI Report cards also available by school.
MI PTA Council Co-VPs of Belonging & Voice:
Cathy Chen & Mellissa Hill
Click here to locate the B&V Representative(s) at your local school's PTA Board.
Belonging & Voice PTA LEADERSHIP 2025-26
The names of the Vice Presidents of B&V and contact information for each local PTA unit are provided below. Please reach out to us and your local VPs to share any questions, concerns, and recommendations you may have.
PTA Council:
Mellissa Hill | belonging@miptacouncil.org
Islander Middle School:
Ruka Wolf | belonging@imsptsa.org
Caroline Caraballo |belonging@imsptsa.org
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