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Public commenter urges civic education, proposes screening of 'Band Together' and criticizes national politics
Summary
A community member urged the Taos school board to incorporate civic education and to consider screening the documentary 'Band Together'; the speaker also criticized recent national administration actions and White House statements during public comment on Jan. 8.
During the Jan. 8 Taos Municipal School Board special meeting, a member of the public urged the district to strengthen civic education and suggested hosting a screening of the documentary "Band Together." The commenter said the film highlights student activism around book bans and recommended the Taos community auditorium or schools as screening venues to support civic pedagogy.
The speaker, who later identified himself as Stevens Hall for the record, criticized recent federal leadership and a White House statement about Jan. 6, characterizing that statement as untruthful. He referenced national political figures and media commentary while urging educators and unions to protect democratic values and reading access.
Board members acknowledged the comment but did not take formal action on the screening request during the meeting. The district did not announce any commitments to schedule a screening; the speaker urged staff and school leaders to consider the suggestion for future civic programming.
