September 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Los Alamos Public Schools Board Work Session

Description:  Description: President Colgan will call the meeting to order and review the meeting protocols. Thank you for joining us for our work session on September 26, 2024. The meeting is both, in person and on Zoom. Agenda Item 6.b will be for public comments for items NOT on the agenda. If on Zoom and wishing to make a public comment, please raise your digital hand and keep yourself on mute until called on. If in the room, please raise your hand until called on. Comments will be limited to 2 minutes, and are not intended to be a conversation. You may ask the question publicly, but to receive an answer, please also submit the question in an email to the school board or superintendent.

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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

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