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Parents press Greenfield district for on-site interpreters, after-school support and indigenous-language services
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the March 13 meeting asked the district for in-person interpreters in offices and at events, expanded after-school bilingual staff, and programming that preserves Indigenous languages and culture.
During public comment at the March 13, 2025 Greenfield Union School District board meeting numerous parents and community representatives urged the district to provide in-person interpretation at school sites and in the front office, expand bilingual staffing in after-school programs and offer instruction and cultural programming in local Indigenous languages.
Why it matters: Commenters said language access affects families' ability to navigate services, participate in LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) input, and secure supports such as speech therapy. Several speakers said parents and community members were asked to move to a separate room at a previous meeting and asked the board to ensure equitable access to meetings and services.
What speakers said: Beatrice Diaz thanked the board for adding accessible public-comment opportunities and urged the district to…
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