Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/22/2023 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
8.0 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation - September 15-October 15, 2023  
Strategic Plan Alignment:
 
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Summary:
The Board of Education is asked to proclaim September 15-October 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAIMATION
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 – OCTOBER 15, 2023

WHEREAS, the Pueblo School District No. 60 Board of Education joins residents throughout the community, state and country in proclaiming September 15, 2023 – October 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Heritage Month and honors the past and present contributions of Hispanic Americans; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans have made extraordinary past contributions and continue to contribute to our community, state, nations and world, including advances in education, medicine, art culture, public service, economics, human rights, and politics; and

WHEREAS, the Pueblo School District No. 60 Board of Education recognizes the positive influences Hispanics have on our country and in our community through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service, and commends the local organizations that support their progress, enrich their culture, and celebrate the multi-ethnic and multicultural customs of the Hispanic communities;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Pueblo School District No. 60 Board of Education proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
 
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Recommendation
The Board of Education proclaims September 15-October 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Heritage Month as presented in the August 22, 2023 Board materials.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Andy Burns - Executive Director of Intervention and Student Support Services
Signed By:  
Ted Johnson - Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning
Signed By:  
Charlotte Macaluso - Superintendent