HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2013-056 Resolution Commending the Northern Orange Education Task Force, Its Founders and the SANKOFA Award Recipients RES-2013-056 9 - $ - 13;
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE NORTHERN ORANGE EDUCATION TASK
FORCE, ITS FOUNDERS AND THE SANKOFA AWARD RECIPIENTS
Whereas, in 2007, concerned members of the Orange County community
convened and established the Northern Orange Education Task Force, inclusive
of the Sankofa Award Committee, under the guidance of Mr. Keith Cook and in
partnership with Orange County Schools; and
Whereas, the mission of the Northern Orange Education Task Force is "to
collaborate with Orange County Schools, parents, families and the Northern
Orange community in promoting a sound basic education for all Orange County
Schools students in a healthy, safe and supportive environment while addressing
the needs of minority students", and
Whereas, the vision of the Northern Orange Education Task Force is "to serve
as an advocate for Northern Orange parents and actively involve the community
as a catalyst for change in building understanding and support for all students,"
and "to ensure accountability and equity in a healthy, safe and supportive
environment"; and
Whereas, since 2008, a total of 1,356 students have satisfied the requirement to
receive the Sankofa Award, having achieved and maintained a 3.0 or higher
grade average throughout the school year; and
Whereas, the 6th Annual Minority Student Academic Achievement Awards
Program was held in June 2013, whereupon 253 high school students were
honored with Sankofa Awards;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
County Commissioners, on behalf of the Orange County community, commends
the members of the Northern Orange Education Task Force, Mr. Keith Cook and
Orange County Schools for their commitment to closing the academic
achievement gap among minority students, and to promoting self confidence
within minority students; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of
County Commissioners, on behalf of the Orange County community,
congratulates these young women and men who worked diligently and received
the Sankofa Award over the past six years, and looks forward to continued
excellence in achievement among all Orange County students.
This the 5th day of September 2013.
Barry Jacobs,
Orange County Board of Commissioners