REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 99-19 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) ON ITS 90TH
ANNIVERSARY AND WELCOMING ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MIAMI
FOR THEIR NATIONAL MEETING, MAY 13-15, 1999
For many years, the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
has opposed ethnic hatred all across the country, yet
clearly there is a great deal more work to be done. During
the association's 90-year existence, it has worked valiantly
to ensure a democratic way of life and values that stress
the worth and dignity of the individual.
There is no room for racism m this country and particularly
not in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. This school district
continues to be on the cutting edge of providing equal
educational opportunities for all of its students. Our
Intergroup Relations Team, among its many activities,
frequently conducts workshops and inservice training that
are designed to change attitudes and address the issues
of racism and cultural differences. Our Office of Equal
Educational Opporttmity continues to encourage equity
in the classroom. Our employees represent well the diversity
of our community. Therefore, we are pleased to honor the
NAACP as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year
and welcome its Board of Directors to Miami for their
national meeting.
The good cause to vary from the agenda in this matter
is that the NAACP's national board will meet in Miami
May 13-15, 1999.
This item does not appear in the published agenda.
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM:
That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 99-19 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, honoring the National Association for
the advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on its 90th
anniversary and welcoming its Board of Directors to Miami
for their national meeting, May 13-15, 1999.
