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SCUSD reaches out to Hmong families to secure voice in budget, strategic plan
by Mike Simpson, published on February 5, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Storyline: Yav Pem Suab Academy
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Hmong Women’s Heritage Association helps boost participation in district surveys
By Maria L. LopezIn an effort to ensure the greatest participation possible in two historic surveys, the Sacramento City Unified School District is teaming up with the Hmong Women’s Heritage Association (HWHA) to assist parents and students in completing questionnaires about the district’s budget and strategic plan from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 at the Association’s offices, 2245 Florin Rd.
The first-of-its-kind endeavor to involve Sacramento residents in improving their public schools involves a pair of surveys on school improvements and the district’s budget.
Every Sacramento community member—including parents, teachers and other employees of the district—is being asked to respond to the surveys that will yield for school board members and the superintendent a treasure trove of information about the community’s needs and priorities for public schools.
SCUSD Superintendent Jonathan Raymond said, “We have a valuable and important partner in the Hmong Women’s Heritage Association, and we greatly appreciate their assistance in reaching out to an important and vital part of our community.” He added, “We want to make sure everyone takes this opportunity to be heard.” Community members can take part in the surveys through Feb. 9. The surveys are anonymous. Results will be shared with the public the week of Feb. 15. In addition to the HWHA, neighborhood associations and other organizations are assisting the district by encouraging their members and partners to complete the surveys.
HWHA is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to empowering Hmong women and their families in the Sacramento region. It provides a range of health services through the Hmong Family Resource Center, the Kashia Health Program which aims to reduce cancer and chronic health disparities among the Hmong community, and the Youth Empowerment Program that operates after-school programs to help meet the needs of Southeast Asian youth.
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Susie Shields
February 5, 2010 | 9:45 AM
I think this is a great move by the district. It's a move that should have taken place years before. I think this is a better solution to getting the Hmong community involved in school issues than a specialized, personalized charter school that segregates them from the district population. Reaching out and joining hands is a better solution that creating a seperate bubble from the rest of the community.
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