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Board hears Title VI Indian Education Grant presentation; students and parents offer supportive testimony
Summary
District staff and parent representatives reviewed the Title VI Indian Education Grant application, outlining committee goals and cultural activities; several students and parents testified in support and described the benefit of tribal representation and cultural programming at school.
Marcianne Rivero‑Koetje, Multilingual Programs and Equity Coordinator, and Christy Jones, Indian Committee Parent Chair, presented a slide deck describing work from the past year and goals for the Title VI Indian Education Grant application. Presenters answered board questions and noted the application and presentation will be archived with the board records.
Public testimony followed in support of the grant. Sydelle Harrison thanked the committee for the opportunities it offers; student Blake Ashley said she identifies with the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes and described school events where she carries her tribal flag and answers questions about her regalia. Board discussion was limited to clarifying questions; no grant vote was recorded at this meeting.
