Director Bocanegra shared listed under Matters
Reserved for Board Action is the Board's resolution
condemning racism.
Director Bradford read the resolution and stated an
equity resolution was shared in 2017, but the
Board felt it needed to be a stronger statement, and
this resolution fits our commitment to equity and
inclusion. She shared she was pleased by the support
of Cabinet administrators during the process. "As we
continue to move forward, it is very important for
the public and staff to know how we feel. It is an
expectation. This
resolution is reflective of the work we have been
undertaking over the last several years. We believe
it is important for our staff, students, family, and
the public to have our comprehensive statement of
beliefs and expectations in one place."
Director Gronwoldt shared there was a lot of work
and input creating this resolution. We sign the
resolution, but that is not where it stops. We are
committed to ensuring there is equity in our
schools. The work begins.
Director Rogers expressed she likes the
statements, call to action, and is proud to be a
member of a board that feels this way.
Director Perkins shared his process in editing the
proclamation and the importance of the
Board's strong position.
Directors Bocanegra expressed she is thankful for
the work, and reiterated the district’s commitment
to the urgency of the work needed with the start of
an equity audit later this summer. “I am glad we
have the resolution now in place, but now we must
turn the resolution’s words into action.”
Action (Consent): B. Motion to Approve
Resolution No. 6365
Director Rogers moved, seconded by Director
Gronwoldt, to approve the Board Resolution
No. 6365. The motion was approved
unanimously.
LifePac Commentary:
Resolution 6365
uses foundational
concepts of Marxist inspired
Critical
Race Theory, including
the deconstruction of supposed systemic,
institutional racism (culture war), class
warfare of oppressors and oppressed, and the
correction of injustices by means of
rigorous equity practices to produce equal
educational outcomes. The foundational
social and political concept
of Equality
has an opposite meaning as that of
Equity,
which in sociology, is a
welfare related term.
Resolution No. 6365:
