County Board of Ed County Board of Education · Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:30 PM · Item 11.3 · NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION
Resolution #26-48 would recognize United Against Hate Week October 18-24, 2026
In plain English
The resolution rejects hatred, racism, prejudice, violence and bullying in schools and encourages county schools to mark United Against Hate Week from October 18 through October 24, 2026.
Make your voice heard
Pick a side and we'll draft a short email to public-comment@santacruzcoe.org that you can edit and send from your own account. Emails to the body become part of the public record.
How to take part
Show up: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM. California's open-meetings law (the Brown Act) gives you the right to speak on agenda items. Remote-participation links, when offered, are on the agenda.
Write in: public-comment@santacruzcoe.org (from the address this meeting's agenda gives for public comment)
Official wording
Resolution #26-48: United Against Hate Week 1.CVR - Resolution #26-48_ United Against Hate Week.pdf 2.Resolution #26-48 United Against Hate Week.pdf Hate has no place in society, and least of all on our school campuses. Alongside our school districts, the Santa Cruz COE and County Board of Education rejects hatred, racism, prejudice, violence, and bullying in all forms. We are committed to ensuring our schools are safe and welcoming spaces for learners of all identities. We are encouraging recognition of United Against Hate Week at all schools within our community from Sunday, October 18, 2026, through Saturday, October 24, 2026. Presenter(s): Community Outreach and Legislation Motion & Roll Call Vote: Rachel Williams (President)
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