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Board proclaims May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and May 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week
Summary
The Lake Oswego School District board adopted two ceremonial resolutions recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and declaring Teacher Appreciation Week in May 2025.
The Lake Oswego School District 7J board adopted two ceremonial resolutions during its regular meeting: a resolution recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and a separate proclamation declaring May 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week.
AAPI resolution and student remarks: Mira Garcia, student leader and president of the Chinese Club/publicity director of the AAPI club, read the resolution and summarized club activities including fundraisers at the spring market, Lunar New Year and Diwali events and other cultural programming. “We’ve been doing fundraisers like that all year for both clubs to try and raise money for our clubs to host events like Lunar New Year,” she said. After a motion and second, the board adopted the AAPI resolution by voice vote.
Teacher Appreciation Week: the board read a resolution recognizing the role of teachers and proclaiming May 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week. A motion to approve the proclamation passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: the resolutions are ceremonial but signal the district’s intent to recognize diverse cultures and celebrate staff. The AAPI resolution also encouraged infusion of AAPI contributions into instructional activities throughout the year.
Ending: both resolutions were approved by voice vote and will be included in district communications.
