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Rabbi thanks Boerne ISD for Holocaust instruction; board honors students and staff
Summary
During public comment Rabbi Morris praised Boerne ISD for teaching about the Holocaust and antisemitism; the board also recognized students and staff with multiple commendations and awards including a Naval Academy appointment and school showcase distinctions.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Rabbi Morris, introduced as the rabbi for the Jewish community in Boerne and dean of a Jewish day school in San Antonio, thanked the district and its staff for prioritizing instruction about the Holocaust and efforts to teach about antisemitism. He said he was "so pleased to see the progress of this project" and offered his assistance as an educator.
Earlier in the meeting the board presented a range of commendations and recognitions: Noah Hernandez of Champion High School was recognized for appointment to the United States Naval Academy (presenters cited an estimated scholarship/education value of $400,000); campuses including Carrington, Herff, Kendall, Fauber and Fair Oaks Ranch elementaries were noted for a national showcase distinction; Haley Muir received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award and a $1,500 prize; Boerne High School and Champion High School students earned honors in UIL and state visual arts competitions; and several retirees and local media members were recognized for service to the schools.
These recognitions were ceremonial and no policy decisions were made. Rabbi Morris’s remarks were the only public comment recorded in the transcript; the board thanked him and proceeded to routine business.
