Educational Equity Advisory Committee
Educational Equity Advisory Committee
The Eugene School District 4J Educational Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC) advises the Superintendent on matters related to educational equity.
EEAC is grounded in Oregon requirements for educational equity advisory committees and Eugene School District 4J Board Policy CEA — Educational Equity Advisory Committee.
These requirements are intended to ensure that students, parents and caregivers, employees, and community members—particularly people and communities whose voices have historically been underrepresented—have meaningful opportunities to inform educational equity conversations.
Membership Details
Term: Members generally serve two-year terms.
Meetings: EEAC meets monthly during the school year, typically on the last Monday of each month from 5:30–7:30 p.m. If the last Monday falls on a holiday or district closure, the meeting will be moved to the preceding Monday.
Participation: Members are expected to attend regularly, prepare for meetings, bring their own perspectives and experiences, listen to and learn from others, participate in discussions and recommendations, and help identify questions, barriers, and opportunities related to educational equity.
Role: EEAC provides advice and recommendations to the Superintendent. The committee's role is advisory; administrative and policy decisions remain with the appropriate district decision-makers.
Recruitment for 2026-27
New Applicants: Apply for 4J EEAC
4J is recruiting applicants to serve on the EEAC, from Sept. 11-25, 2026. As we build the 2026–27 EEAC, we are seeking both continuity and new voices. We know that trust is strengthened through clarity, representation, transparency, accessibility, and follow-through. Please read this important information about membership and application.
Who Should Apply?
EEAC welcomes applications from:
- Parents and caregivers
- Students
- Community members
- Eligible 4J employees
You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Apply
You do not need previous committee experience or expertise in education policy to apply. What matters most is your willingness to share your perspective, listen to others, learn together, and help strengthen the experiences of 4J students and families. We welcome students, families, caregivers, 4J staff, and community members who care about students, educational equity, and building a stronger, more welcoming, and inclusive school community. We value the lived experiences, perspectives, questions, relationships, and knowledge that each person brings. We want the committee to reflect the diversity of 4J and the broader community. We especially welcome perspectives and voices that have historically been missing or underrepresented in district decision-making, including people connected to:
- Native American, Alaska Native, Indigenous, and Tribal communities
- Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color
- 4J high schools and Alternative Programs, (ECCO, EOA, and GED programs)
- Multilingual and newcomer communities
- Immigrant communities
- Communities experiencing economic barriers
- Communities experiencing housing instability or homelessness
- Foster care
- Disability communities
- LGBTQ+ communities
- Historically and currently underserved communities
- The North, South, Churchill, and Sheldon regions
This is not an all-inclusive list. No list can fully represent the many identities, experiences, and perspectives within our community. Every voice brings something important, and previous committee experience is not required for your perspective to make a meaningful contribution.
Recruitment and Appointment Timeline
- September 11, 2026: Recruitment and applications open
- September 11–18, 2026: Broad student, family, staff, and community outreach
- September 18, 2026: Initial review of the applicant pool and representation gaps
- September 21–24, 2026: Additional targeted outreach where voices remain missing
- September 25, 2026: PRIMARY APPLICATION DEADLINE, 5 p.m.
- September 28–30, 2026: Application and overall composition review
- October 1–6, 2026: Additional targeted gap-fill outreach, if needed
- October 7–9, 2026: Superintendent review
- October 12–13, 2026: Appointment decisions and applicant notifications
- October 19–22, 2026: New-member orientation
- October 26, 2026: EEAC 2026-27 initial meeting
An Inclusive and Accessible Process
We want the application and participation process to be accessible. Applicants may not be excluded based on language, immigration status, or protected class, including age, disability, national origin, race, color, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Participation supports may include translation and interpretation, accessible materials and meeting formats, relevant training and other reasonable participation supports. Need help applying or need information in another language or accessible format? Please contact Cynthia Calletano (calletano_c@4j.lane.edu, 541-948-1965)
New Applicants: Apply for 4J EEAC
Why Representation Matters
EEAC is strongest when the people at the table collectively reflect the breadth of experiences of 4J students and families.
Members may bring multiple identities, lived experiences, perspectives, roles, and community relationships.
No individual member is expected to speak for an entire race, culture, identity, school, region, or student group. Instead, each member contributes their own perspective. Together, those different perspectives strengthen the advice EEAC provides to the Superintendent.
We especially want to create meaningful opportunities for people whose voices may not traditionally have been included in district leadership and decision-making conversations.
REPRESENTATION IS COLLECTIVE. We consider the composition of EEAC as a whole. No individual member is expected to represent an entire community. Each person brings an important perspective, and together those perspectives strengthen the committee.