Black History Month

So And the idea committee, I mean, they kind of ran out of funds pretty early on this year, I think in January. So, you know, we kind of missed the opportunity to have some cultural events. We wanted to do a cultural event around Black History Month.…

e Black History Month Collaboration: Vanessa will follow up with Rachel from the family resource center to discuss collaboration and potential involvement of STAR. e ESL Classes: Faith will continue to pursue the conversation with Stephen Walker reg…

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Looking ahead to February, the committee is actively planning cultural celebrations. Faith will reach out to the Asian Arts New York Chinese Cultural Center to secure a lion dancer for a Lunar New Year event, which may require a special off-cycle bud…

Update on STAR (Students Together Against Racism) Programs​ The committee was pleased to hear about STAR Club’s recent program, a screening for Black History Month. We discussed the students’ upcoming presentations. Immigrant Issues​ The Know Your R…

District Clerk Denise Bisaccia presented on the requirements for running for the two (2) available BOE trustee seats (election to be held 5/21/24, term to begin 7/1/2024). Report: 2.2 Hearing of the Public Mr. Ed Riely spoke about Black History Mon…

Meanwhile, Vanessa, Romy, and Faith are coordinating a Black History Month celebration with the family resource center and the school district, exploring potential speakers including Jamia Wilson, Samino Makapadai, and Felicia Villanueva.