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Native American Parent Advisory Committee wins board concurrence; program highlights and recommendations presented
Summary
The board accepted a resolution of concurrence from the district’s Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC), which reviewed American Indian Education Program services, enrollment growth and parent needs and offered four recommendations for curriculum, professional development and targeted supports.
The school board voted Feb. 10 to accept a resolution of concurrence from the district’s Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) after a presentation on the American Indian Education Program and NAPAC’s recommendations for the coming year.
Program overview and enrollment Program coordinator Lisa Turgeon and Director of Equity and Inclusion Virgil Jones presented the American Indian Education Program’s mission, funding sources and services. Turgeon said ISD 196 serves 585 state‑coded American Indian students representing 66 tribal nations, up from roughly 300 students when she began in 2017. The program is supported by state funds…
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