Keshequa Advisory Mascot Task Force Minutes
The primary focus of the meeting was establishing a process for selecting a new mascot, which includes the option of selecting no mascot, emphasizing communication, community involvement, transparency, and fairness. Key tasks involved defining the message regarding the mandated change, identifying responsible communicators, and determining the communication channels to ensure consistent messaging and to preempt claims of ignorance regarding the change. Additionally, the group began outlining a model for decision-making, specifically addressing idea generation, prioritization, and the final selection process, noting a potential loss of $13.4 million in state aid as a primary rationale for the change. Consensus was reached on sharing information through multiple channels and granting voting rights in the final selection to both district residents and students.