Diversity Advisory Committee

sub-committee meeting

Wed May 19 Wed Alameda County HRC discusses same-gender marriage

On Wed. May 19, at 5:30 pm the ALAMEDA COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
will vote on advising the County Supervisors to either approve or
disapprove recognizing same-gender marriage in ALAMEDA COUNTY. The HR
Committee is currently leaning AGAINST recognition of our same-sex
marriage. If you like, you can offer public testimony at the meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Hayward Alameda County Multi-Service
Bldg. across the street from the Alameda County Hayward Superior Court
Bldg. The Address is 24100 Amador, fust off of Winton Ave. Call Charlene
Shores GLOBE (Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality)
at 510/538-9722 for further information

Sat May 15 Fundraiser for Fremont Diversity Training, 4 pm

The Fremont school district is holding a fund-raiser on Saturday at City
Beach to help pay for the district's recent and upcoming diversity
trainings. The event will include food, live music and the use of City
Beach's activities for children and adults, including basketball courts
and a rock-climbing wall. It begins at 4 p.m. and costs $15 for
students, $20 for adults, $35 for couples and $45 for families of up to
five people, with a charge of $8 for each additional family member.
Advance tickets may be purchased at City Beach, 4020 Technology Place,
or at the school district office, 4210 Technology Drive. Tickets also
will be available at the door.

Resources Sub-Committee - Tues. 2/17 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Boardroom at the District Office, 5715 Musick Ave., Newark.

Safety Sub-Committee - Weds. 2/18 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Musick Elem. Sch. Library, 5735 Musick Ave., Newark

Positive Human Relations Sub-Committee - Tues. 2/24 - 3:30-5:30 PM (same place as Resources mtg.)

Collaboration Sub-Committee - (meeting tonight 2/12 at Schilling Elem. Sch.)

Anyone not already signed up for these sub-committees can still join in by calling Kathy Duarte at 818-4203 or email Dr. Barnard at jbernard@nusd.k12.ca.us to confirm their attendance to the first meeting.

Dr. John Bernard, Superintendent of School, submitting the new diversity mission statement to the School board.

Mission statement approved
The school board voted 5-0 to approve a mission statement for "human relations and respect" to address students' anxiety about bullying in the wake of the slaying of a local transgender teen.

When students and staff return to school after the holiday break Jan. 5, they will see posters in every room listing the committee-crafted standards. Among them is providing educational "opportunities" for its staff and diversity education for