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Student exchange with Tuscarora Nation highlighted; two staff to receive regional awards
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Summary
An ex officio student and the superintendent described a tri-district visit to the Tuscarora Nation, cultural breakout sessions and social dances; the superintendent also announced two staff will receive regional awards and reminded the public of the May 19 budget vote.
An ex officio student representative described a tri-district visit to the Tuscarora Nation that included breakout sessions on culture, the Wampum Belt and local history, participation in social dances at the Tuscarora Nation School and native-food sampling. The student said about 45 students and several adults participated and called the visit impactful for understanding local Indigenous culture.
The superintendent expanded on the student remarks, thanked the Tuscarora Nation for hosting, and named participants referenced in the transcript: Chief Brennan Ferguson, Joanne Weinholtz, Caitlin Phillips, Zan Printup, Aaron Printup and student Shiloh Bishop. The superintendent also announced two district staff, Karen Conte and Jan Ball, will receive regional awards and invited the public to district events including an eco campus wellness fair.
The student presentation and superintendent remarks were given during the ex officio and superintendent reports. The board noted the items and proceeded to other agenda business.
