Orange County Board adopts resolution marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Orange County Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day and condemning antisemitism, racism and other forms of hate.

In remarks before the vote, board member Bonnie (board member) asked the board to read and adopt the district's resolution titled "Orange County Schools Board of Education Resolution for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Commemorating the Past, Confronting Hate, and Committing to a Just Future," which recalls the United Nations designation of January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day and affirms the district's commitment to inclusive schools. Bonnie moved to adopt the resolution; Anne (board member) seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous roll-call vote with all board members recorded as voting yes.

The resolution, read in sections by trustees during the meeting, states that the district honors the memory of victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms a commitment "to stand up to discrimination and hate in any form" and to "foster empathy and justice" in schools. After adoption, Bonnie said the resolution was a reminder of the district's values: "So tonight's resolution was a perfect reminder to me of who we are." The board recorded the action as adopted in January 2026.

Board materials indicated the resolution will be shared across district schools to support remembrance activities and curricular connections tied to the observance.

The board took the vote during its regular virtual meeting; there were no public comments recorded for the item.