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Community member asks Waterford schools to mark 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Summary
Karen Alexander urged the board to direct Principal Foster to create a program recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, providing the Declaration text and colonists' grievances for the district to review.
Karen Alexander delivered a written, personal statement during public comment asking the board to direct Principal Foster to develop a program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
Alexander proposed modeling the observance on last year’s Constitution Day recognition, using the building’s media screens to present material to students. "The next ten months are a 'unique and critical time' to help students grow their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of how our nation's founders achieved independence from Great Britain," she wrote and provided copies of the Declaration and the Colonists' list of grievances to the board, Dr. Francois and Principal Foster for consideration.
President Mike Schoenfeld thanked Alexander for her remarks; the board did not take formal action at the Sept. 25 meeting and any decision about programming would be directed to building administration for planning and scheduling.
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