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PUSD board adopts Black History Month resolution
Summary
The board unanimously adopted Resolution 13‑2024‑25 recognizing February as Black History Month and encouraging curricular and community recognition; student board member Mira Sachs read the resolution.
The Piedmont Unified School District Board adopted Resolution 13‑2024‑25 recognizing February as Black History Month and encouraging schools to commemorate the month with appropriate instructional materials and events.
"Black and African American history is rich, inspiring, and integral to the story of The United States of America," the resolution read when student board member Mira Sachs presented the text. Board members voiced support for ongoing curriculum inclusion and the motion to approve the resolution carried 5–0.
The resolution cites the California Education Code and the state framework for integrating diverse histories into K‑12 instruction; the board agreed the district should continue classroom discussions and year‑round recognition of contributions by Black Americans.
