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11.2 Resolution of the Board of Education of the City of Newark Recognizing Womens History Month |
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Summary:
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WHEREAS American women have struggled throughout our history to gain rights not
simply for themselves but for many other under-represented and
disenfranchised groups in America; and
WHEREAS women's contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked
and consequently omitted from mainstream culture; and
WHEREAS, in spite of these oversights, many of which continue to exist today, women
have made significant contributions to the economic, educational, political, artistic, literary, scientific and technological advancements of the United States; and
WHEREAS President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring
the Week of March 8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week. In his message he stated: “From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this nation. Too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of the women who build America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well;” and
WHEREAS Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week;” and
WHEREAS President Ronald Reagan stated in Presidential Proclamation 4903 designating the week beginning on March 7, 1982, as Women’s History Week: “American women of every race, creed and ethnic background helped found and build our Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways... As leaders in public affairs, American women not only worked to secure their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity but also were principal advocates in the abolitionist, temperance, mental health reform, industrial labor and social reform movements, as well as the modern civil rights movement;” and
WHEREAS, in 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month;” and
WHEREAS, between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month; and
WHEREAS presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations since 1995, designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month” to honor and celebrate the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States; and
WHEREAS the Board of Education of the City of Newark (“Board”) is committed to valuing the experiences and accomplishments of all individuals and believes deeply that the contributions of women in history and contemporary society are central to the character of who we are, to the
health of our democracy and to the well-being of our world; and
WHEREAS this month serves as a reminder to highlight the critical role of women in the
health care response to the COVID-19 crisis. Women make up almost 70 percent of the health care workforce worldwide, exposing them to a greater risk of infection. Women also make up a large share of educators who have served as frontliners; and
WHEREAS, at the same time, women are shouldering much of the burden at home, given school and childcare facility closures and longstanding gender inequalities in unpaid work. Women also face high risks of job and income loss and face increased risks of violence, exploitation, abuse or harassment during times of crisis and quarantine; |
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Recommendation to the Board
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby recognizes and supports Women’s History Month in March by encouraging public officials, educators, librarians and school communities to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby supports our schools in their effort to commemorate Women’s History Month by providing instructional resources, relevant research, resources and promising practices throughout the year to make a significant impact on the lives and futures of women and girls. |
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LaShon Blake - Clerk 3 |
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Signed By: |
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel |
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Signed By: |
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Roger León - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Allison K. James-Frison seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby recognizes and supports Women’s History Month in March by encouraging public officials, educators, librarians and school communities to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby supports our schools in their effort to commemorate Women’s History Month by providing instructional resources, relevant research, resources and promising practices throughout the year to make a significant impact on the lives and futures of women and girls.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | |
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