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Livingston Union School District board rescinds Cesar Chavez Day resolution, adopts district “Day of Service”
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Summary
At a March 20 special meeting the Livingston Union School District board voted 5-0 to rescind Resolution No. 20 recognizing Cesar Chavez Day and adopt Resolution No. 21 establishing a district "Day of Service" focused on civic engagement; the state is also reviewing related matters.
The Livingston Union School District board voted unanimously March 20 to rescind its prior Resolution No. 20 recognizing Cesar Chavez Day and replace it with Resolution No. 21 establishing a districtwide "Day of Service." Superintendent Andrés Zamora told the board the district recommended the change "in light of recent developments concerning Cesar Chavez" and said the new resolution would emphasize civic engagement, leadership and community service.
The motion to rescind Resolution No. 20 and adopt Resolution No. 21 was made by Board Member Yolanda Correia and seconded by Board Member Monica Cuevas-Avila. The board voted 5-0 in favor, with members Dustin Cunningham, Anne Land, Yolanda Correia, Rigo Espinoza and Monica Cuevas-Avila recorded as voting "aye." No members voted "no" or were absent.
Board members briefly discussed the purpose of the new resolution and the date attached to the observance. The minutes state the board considered adjusting the date but decided to maintain the current date, noting the State is also evaluating the issue and that any potential changes would be considered for the following year. The minutes record that there were no public comments on the agenda items.
The special meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. and adjourned at 1:45 p.m. The minutes include signature lines for Rigo Espinoza, Board President; Dustin Cunningham, Board Clerk; and Andrés Zamora, Board Secretary. The minutes do not specify an effective date for the new resolution or further implementation steps.