The Equity Council Committee is accepting applications for members of the community (or organization) to serve on this standing committee to the Fayette County Board of Education. The FCPS Equity Council Committee (ECC) monitors and analyzes equity issues, advises the school board, and advocates for achievement by all students. Serving as champions for all children regardless of their background and circumstances, and the ECC represent the equity conscience of the community. Five committee members are appointed by the school board and six are elected by the seated committee. APPLICATION Application is required, including a biography and resume or curriculum vita. Go to FCPC.net/ECC to apply TERMS OF OFFICE 1. Terms of each community-based member shall be two (2) year re-electable terms.. Therefore, any community-based member may be re-elected (or re-appointed) provided they continue to be eligible to represent the constituency/community. 2. Community-based members can serve four (4) two year terms for a maximum total of eight (8) consecutive years. Once a member has reached this limit, they are required a minimum consecutive two-year service break before seeking re-election. SELECTION/ELECTION PROCESS 1. Individuals nominated from organizations or individuals nominated from the community at- large, including sitting members of the ECC seeking reelection must fully complete an application and attach a resume and additional information about oneself and/or its organization. 2. An applicant should clearly articulate how his/her participation as a future sitting member will advance and support equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Fayette County Public Schools. 3. The application, resume, and additional supporting documents shall not exceed a total of five (5) 4. In the event there are more candidates than open positions in an open planning meeting, the list shall be narrowed to 6 candidates. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOV. 4TH AT 5:30 PM IPL0285660 Oct 29-30 2025