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ABC Unified students lead Women’s History Month spotlight and pledge
Summary
Students from Bragg Elementary and several middle and high schools led the Pledge of Allegiance and presented on Women’s History Month, telling personal stories of female role models and urging the district to support female leadership and STEM pathways.
Students from across ABC Unified led the meeting with a pledge and a series of speeches highlighting Women’s History Month and student leadership.
Board President Ernie Nishi opened the meeting and introduced student presenters from Bragg Elementary who led the Pledge of Allegiance and described school activities tied to Measure BB construction work at their site. Equity Officer Blaine Watson introduced a panel of five student leaders who spoke about female mentors, representation and opportunity. ‘‘My name is Ariana Ochoa. I am a senior at Artesia High School,’’ Ariana said as she described educators who inspired her and argued for continued recognition of women educators in the district. Student speakers from Carmanita and Cerritos High School shared similar testimony about role models in their lives and the importance of expanding leadership opportunities for girls.
Trustees praised the students’ remarks and asked staff to couple celebrations with data. Board member Dr. Rios thanked the students and asked Equity Officer Watson to identify areas where the district still needs to bolster access to STEAM for girls, saying the board should ‘‘highlight an area where equity is an issue in our schools and, more importantly, what we as a district are doing to address those.’’ Watson said the presentations were part of the district’s work to both celebrate achievements and plan future outreach.
The student remarks were followed by recognition of the Measure BB Citizens Oversight Committee and a short report from its chair, Mark Bowen, who noted oversight of roughly $265 million in bond spending. The board then continued its regular agenda.
