Academic and child welfare counselors, intervention specialists, student services coaches, among others in the largest San Jose school district, will be "on call" several times a month for substitute teaching duties a decision that will hurt students who need mental health support, said members of the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition.
Community leaders: Sedition by a sitting president. Treason by false patriots.
January 10, 2021
President Donald Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Over the last four years, we have witnessed grotesque scenes of children torn from the arms of their mothers and fathers at the border or the last breaths of the children who died while in the custody of those who caged them.
Over the last four years, we have witnessed the pleas and tears of our fellow humans begging for asylum because they or their loved ones are callously denied due process and sent back to their deaths.
Despite protests, San Jose school board reaffirms relationship with police
By Vicente Vera
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Unified School District reaffirmed its relationship with police this week despite protests from community organizers.
The Board of Education on Dec. 10 unanimously approved updated terms and conditions for on-campus police for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff and community members, according to a Memorandum of Understanding with the city.
Just hours before the vote, dozens of parents and youth with the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition and allied organizations rallied outside the district building to demand the district end the practice of having police on campus.
San Jose School Board Reaffirms Relationship with Police Despite Protests
13 Dec 2020
The San Jose Unified School District announced this week that it has reaffirmed its relationship with local police despite mounting pressure from locals to cut ties. A group of activists urged the school district to remove police officers from the schools, with one school board official saying that protesters rallied outside of her home prior to the board’s decision.
According to a local news report, the San Joe Unified School District has ignored the calls of anti-police activists and reaffirmed its commitment to working with local police officers. As a result of the board’s decision, local police officers will continue to monitor school buildings to protect students and staff.
San Jose school board approves agreement for police on campus
January 14, 2021
Activist Derrick Sanderlin, who advised San Jose police officers on racial bias, speaks at a protest against police in schools on Dec. 10. Photo by Vicente Vera.
The San Jose Unified School District reaffirmed its relationship with police this week despite protests from community organizers.
The Board of Education on Dec. 10 unanimously approved updated terms and conditions for on-campus police “for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff and community members,” according to a Memorandum of Understanding with the city.
Just hours before the vote, dozens of parents and youth with the San Jose Unified Equity Coalition and allied organizations rallied outside the district building to demand the district end the practice of having police on campus.