MVLA board adopts resolution recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month

The Mountain View'Los Altos board voted unanimously to adopt its annual resolution celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Hispanic students and families to the district community.

Board members highlighted the resolution's significance given that about 25% of the district's students identify as Hispanic. The resolution includes language on promoting equitable academic achievement and closing performance gaps. "This resolution represents our commitment to improve academic achievement of all students equitably at all performance levels," a board member said during the discussion.

The vote was 4'0'00 in favor. Trustees emphasized the district's ongoing focus on attendance and achievement and placed the resolution in the context of annual recognitions the board adopts for community groups.

Provenance: The resolution was presented and discussed as part of the agenda item for recognitions and resolutions; it passed without amendment.