Aldine, Alief, and Spring
Independent School Districts
Disparity Study
Aldine, Alief, and Spring
Independent School Districts
Disparity Study
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The Aldine, Alief, and Spring Independent School Districts (Districts) are conducting a comprehensive Disparity Study (Study), led by MGT Impact Solutions (MGT). The overall purpose of the Disparity Study is to understand the effects of race, ethnicity, and gender on businesses’ ability to do business in the Aldine, Alief, and Spring ISDs’ marketplace – both public and private sectors, acquire capital and win contracts or subcontracts in the markets in which the Districts do business.
As part of that process, the Districts will collect data regarding the utilization of firms owned by minorities and women, and the availability of these firms as contractors and subcontractors in the Districts’ marketplace. In addition to analyses of quantitative data, the Disparity Study will also examine qualitative data regarding possible discriminatory barriers or behaviors (to the extent that it exists) provided by business owners, professional organizations, and other marketplace stakeholders.
We encourage ALL business owners to provide information about their experiences, particularly concerning possible discrimination while doing business or attempting to do business with the Districts and other public or private entities in the Districts’ market area. We hope that all firms, not just certified firms, will participate. For ways to get involved, please see the “Business Owner Engagement” page below.
Business Owner Engagement
Upcoming Events
To Be Announced
Business Engagement Meetings, One-on-One Discussions, & Surveys
Businesses can participate in the disparity study in one of several ways:
- Business Engagement Meetings
- One-on-one Interview
- Industry-specific Focus Group
- Direct Email
- Business Survey
ASL and other language translations will be made available upon advance request.
Business Engagement Meeting:
MGT will host two Business Engagement Meetings to introduce the study objectives and listen to business owners’ experiences regarding doing business or attempting to do business in the Districts’ marketplace. Businesses are encouraged to attend one of these two meetings:
| Business Engagement Meetings | Date/ Time | Registration Required |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 9:00 – 10:00 am CT | Register Here |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm CT | Register Here |
Industry-Specific Focus Groups: Businesses can choose to participate in one of the ten industry-specific focus groups to provide their experiences. Focus groups are small group discussions with the participants conducting business within the same industry.
Focus Group Sessions - Businesses
| Industry | Date | Time | Registration Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Primes – MWBE firms | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Construction Primes – All Businesses | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Construction MWBE Subcontractors | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Construction MWBE Subcontractors | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Architecture & Engineering – MWBE firms | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Architecture & Engineering – All Businesses | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Professional Services – MWBE firms | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Professional Services – All Businesses | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Other Services – All Businesses | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
| Goods | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
One-on-One Interview: Businesses have more latitude for additional information on their experiences. You can sign up for an interview at [email protected] or you may be contacted by BWA Diversity Consultants if your business is in the random selection. Don’t take the chance to be randomly selected, sign up today.
Business Survey: Businesses can complete an online or over-the-phone survey as part of the Study. Further details will be provided at a later date.
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the Districts’ marketplace via:
- Email at [email protected]
- Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
Contact Us
Disparity Study Contact Form – ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DIRECTED TO MGT ONLY. Comments are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
You may use this form to submit written comments about your experiences with Aldine, Alief, and/or Spring ISDs. Please provide details of your experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, with the Districts or in the marketplace. Please be specific in your comments regarding the entities involved, as well as the date and location for the experiences that you share.