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Carmel board rejects proposal to add 'culture' as seventh graduate-profile 'C' after heated debate
Summary
Trustee Kim Wise's motion to add a seventh "C" for culture as a core district value failed on a 1–6 roll call after hours of debate and public comment arguing the change would signal respect for students of color. Trustees said culture is already reflected in existing goals and strategic plans.
Trustee Kim Wise moved on Oct. 8 that the Carmel Central School District adopt a seventh graduate-profile competency — "Culture" — to reflect culturally responsive education and to route wording through the district's shared-decision process. The proposal prompted an extended discussion among board members, staff and members of the public.
Supporters, including Trustee Wise, said formal recognition would respond to comments from students and parents who told the district they do not feel seen. "We heard parent after parent…
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