Monday, June 12, 2006
SWOP homepageAction Alert: APS Board Mtg
PLEASE ATTEND APS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TO SUPPORT A POLICY THAT WOULD ENSURE EQUAL TREATMENT OF STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 14th at 5:00 PM
WHERE: 6400 Uptown Blvd NE- DeLayo Martin Community Rm (East Entrance). Between Louisianna and San Pedro and Indian School and Uptown- Near Coronado Mall
Background: (see attachment for proposed policy) Based on the discriminatory treatment of some Del Norte students that almost led to their deportation in March 2004, MALDEF (the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund) has been in negotiations with APS to pass policies that would prevent a similar situation from occurring.
On Thursday June 1st the APS policy committee took action to support a policy that would prohibit APS employees from inquiring into, reporting,disclosing information, or in any way discriminating against students based on their immigration status. It would also provide for training of employees. This policy will now go to the full board on 14th.
The community needs to let the school board that we support their efforts to protect all students, regardless of immigration status.
For more information, call El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos at 246-1627 and we can put you into contact with MALDEF.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 14th at 5:00 PM
WHERE: 6400 Uptown Blvd NE- DeLayo Martin Community Rm (East Entrance). Between Louisianna and San Pedro and Indian School and Uptown- Near Coronado Mall
Background: (see attachment for proposed policy) Based on the discriminatory treatment of some Del Norte students that almost led to their deportation in March 2004, MALDEF (the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund) has been in negotiations with APS to pass policies that would prevent a similar situation from occurring.
On Thursday June 1st the APS policy committee took action to support a policy that would prohibit APS employees from inquiring into, reporting,disclosing information, or in any way discriminating against students based on their immigration status. It would also provide for training of employees. This policy will now go to the full board on 14th.
The community needs to let the school board that we support their efforts to protect all students, regardless of immigration status.
For more information, call El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos at 246-1627 and we can put you into contact with MALDEF.
