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Unidentified community member urges Davis School District to celebrate students’ cultures
Summary
An unidentified community member said the Davis School District should emphasize belonging by celebrating students’ cultural differences and discouraging mocking, speaking from their perspective as a Native American and calling for pride across all backgrounds.
An unidentified community member said the Davis School District should prioritize students’ sense of belonging by celebrating cultural differences and preventing mockery.
The speaker, who identified themselves as Native American, said sharing and taking pride in culture matters: "Me being Native American, I like to share that and be proud of my culture," the commenter said. They urged the district to recognize Hispanic and non‑native backgrounds alongside tribal identities and to ensure students "feel welcome and not to be, mocked or made fun of because we can't change who we are."
The remarks framed the district's mission and vision around inclusion, urging staff and community to celebrate differences rather than allow exclusion or ridicule. No formal motion or board action was recorded in the provided transcript.
The speaker also emphasized that celebrations of difference should be broad and inclusive: "we wanna celebrate those because we want everyone to feel welcome," and argued that fostering pride in origin helps students feel a stronger sense of belonging.
No follow-up steps, votes or named district responses were recorded in the transcript segments provided.
