Board President Jackie LaBarbera issued a statement claiming that the Board cannot act unless appropriate reporting of racist incidents occurs. As antiracist advocates pointed out, the District’s current processes already appear to fall short of stated District policy, and may not comply with California law.
Oliver Collins has been selected to replace Interim Chief Greg Baarts as the head of APD. Once appointed, he will become the third to hold the role of Anderson Police Department Chief this year.
Last week the Anderson City Council passed a resolution mirroring the language of Anderson Union High School District's lawsuit against the state. The school district has faced legal issues since passing a new policy in August 2023.
The District’s policies on hate speech are clear. But some parents of students who have been affected by racist language say they're not being followed. Advocates are mobilizing to provide support to families and ensure accountability from the District.
The committee does not have the authority to apply for or distribute funding, or to make decisions on how local funding should be spent. But what it lacks in funding authority, it could make up for in political strength.
The Board will discuss whether to step back from the new policy to allow for more stakeholder involvement. Gateway Unified School District discussed a similar policy last week, which failed to pass.
This week the County and all three incorporated cities will each consider appointing two elected officials to serve on an ad hoc committee to plan responses to homelessness. The County already participates in collaborative planning to address homelessness as part of the NorCal Continuum of Care, but changes to how the CoC is organized and functions may also be on the way.
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