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PTA Council affirms support for immigrant families, promotes Screenagers screening and local engagement
Summary
Nicole Farris, representing the Santa Monica‑Malibu PTA Council, congratulated the new board president, restated the council’s position in support of immigrant and mixed‑status families, and invited the community to a Screenagers screening and panel on Jan. 27 at JAMS Performing Arts Center Studio.
Nicole Farris delivered the PTA Council report, beginning with congratulations to the board’s new president and a rundown of PTA election timelines and local events.
Farris read the Santa Monica‑Malibu PTA Council’s position in support of immigrant and mixed‑status families, aligning the council with state and national PTA statements and urging the community to offer practical supports and advocacy to affected students and families. She also invited the public to a PTA-sponsored screening of the documentary Screenagers on Tuesday, Jan. 27 (Spanish version available) followed by a panel and audience discussion at the JAMS Performing Arts Center Studio.
The council emphasized membership and local participation as necessary to support school-level PTA leadership and encouraged board members and community members to join and promote family engagement. "Every child, 1 voice," Farris said while urging collaboration with district leaders.
