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Board proclaims National Education Support Professionals Day and recognizes Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Summary
The board read a proclamation recognizing Nov. 19 as National Education Support Professionals Day and announced recognition of the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on Nov. 14, 2025, citing the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.
The Emporia Board of Education read a proclamation recognizing Nov. 19 as National Education Support Professionals Day to honor the contributions of education support professionals who "provide a safe and healthy learning environment." The proclamation text named Arca Terrace (serving as board president) and Leslie Seeley (vice president) in the proclamation language.
Separately the board recognized Kansas's third annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on Nov. 14, 2025, and encouraged participation to continue efforts 'to end racism and unify our communities.' The board noted that 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and that a state-level effort to make the day a permanent state holiday failed in 2025; local recognition will continue.
These recognitions were presented for the record; no vote was required beyond the reading and acknowledgment of the proclamation and recognition.
