And the commissioners for this resolution and we hope that in addition to what has been said and the support around the resolution, we have more collaborative relationships in the district. Thank you. Board policy 6165. Extracurricular activity. No objections from the board to dealing with the amendment by the Student Advisory Council. Mr. Reid, would you like to read the acquisition. Thank you. The background section. It has taken up on january 29th. At the senior Advisory Council. The sat recommendation to address the concern about equitable access. The district staff shall collaborate with the council to develop administrative regulations that ensure all students have equitable access to extracurricular and cocurricular activities including athletics and exhibitions. We have attached the policy with the proposed amendment for your consideration tonight. I dont know if the delegates want to add anything to this report. There are no further questions regarding this. We believe we have
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The section a is Accessible Information for the public. Open items. We have five tonight. Number one, approval of board minutes. As announced. As it has been announced the past two meetings. The members of the public are reminded that if they wish to address the board of education, an individual can complete a speaker card for the item b column. And present it to the executive assistant. Importantly, according to board rules and procedures, the speaker cards will not be expected for an item already before the board. Superintendent mr. Reid tonight. Thank you, Vice President. And everyone has gathered by now. Standing in for dr. Matthews on one of the rare occasions he is out of town for an educational conference. With the Vice President and myself. Good evening, everyone. I would like to begin this evening by acknowledging that it is february, which is black History Month. During this month, we celebrate the rich history of African Americans in the city and in the country. This month,
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