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Parent urges board to formally recognize and sustain Unified program that builds inclusion
Summary
Danielle Hudson, a parent and former teacher, told the board the Unified program at CNS cultivates belonging for students with disabilities through shared extracurricular activities and urged recognition of two staff members and continued support for program growth.
Danielle Hudson, speaking during public comment as a parent of three district students and a former teacher, urged the board to recognize the Unified program’s leadership and sustain the program’s staff and innovations.
Hudson described the program as more than periodic celebration: "What makes Unified so special is that it is not simply recognizing inclusion. It does not stop at celebrating it during an event... This program lives it," she said, praising clubs, bowling and basketball programs that created daily opportunities for meaningful student connection.
Hudson asked the board to honor the two staff members devoted to the program and to support continued growth, saying Unified has shifted school culture and helped students become leaders and advocates. Several board members later echoed praise after the public comment, noting the program’s visible impact at events such as Unified bowling and Special Olympics.
What’s next: Hudson requested formal recognition of staff and continued board support; trustees said they would note the request and that they have observed the program’s benefits in district activities.
