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Lake Oswego board proclaims Sept. 15–Oct. 15 Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
Summary
Trustees read a resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people and voted to adopt a district observance of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month; the text notes Hispanic students comprise 9% of the district population.
The Lake Oswego School Board unanimously approved a resolution designating Sept. 15–Oct. 15 as Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month for the district.
Student readers and trustees recited the resolution's 'whereas' clauses, which emphasize the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people to American government, law, public service, education, science and the arts and note that Hispanic students make up 9% of the district's student population. Director (Speaker 9) moved to approve the resolution and the motion was seconded and adopted by the board.
The board recorded no further formal action tied to the resolution at this meeting; staff will place the item on the next consent agenda packet for official inclusion in district records.
