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Build Unity

Goal 1: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other
Forms of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
Objective 3: Address Education and Workforce Training Disparities
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
BU Unity Council Recommendation – City Manager’s Office
1.3.7 Diversity Training in Schools
Summary:

On June 23, 2020, the Arlington City Council created the
Unity Council made up of the fifteen (15) members of the
City’s Community Relations Commission and fifteen (15)
additional members appointed by the Mayor and Council
members. The Unity Council began meeting in July of 2020
and presented its recommendations to the City Council in
February 2021.

Recommendation 3.5.A focused on requiring diversity
training for students and teachers and holding organized
conversation on diversity and equity.

Chief Equity Officer will convene a working group of K‐12
and higher education institutions to explore this
recommendation. Recruiting for the Chief Equity Officer
position will begin in November 2021.

Build Unity

Goal 1: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other
Forms of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
Objective 3: Address Education and Workforce Training Disparities
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
BU Unity Council Recommendation – City Manager’s Office
1.3.8 Additional Guidance Counselors
Summary:

On June 23, 2020, the Arlington City Council created the
Unity Council made up of the fifteen (15) members of the
City’s Community Relations Commission and fifteen (15)
additional members appointed by the Mayor and Council
members. The Unity Council began meeting in July of 2020
and presented its recommendations to the City Council in
February 2021.

Recommendation 3.6.A focused on hiring additional
guidance counselors in school districts.

Chief Equity Officer will convene a working group of K‐12
institutions to explore this recommendation. Recruiting for
the Chief Equity Officer position will begin in November
2021.

FY 2022 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 37 City of Arlington, Texas