00:00:00 In this section of the board meeting, Mr. Messina shares a little-known story about the Abolitionist John Quincy Adams in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the importance of persistence and determination in the fight against injustice. Despite facing a pro-slavery Congress, Adams continued to bring petition after petition, bill after bill, to end slavery, earning him the nickname “hellhound of slavery.” Although he never saw the end of slavery in his lifetime, he served as a mentor to a young man who would go on to continue the fight against slavery and ultimately become a pallbearer at Adam’s funeral. …
Hart Union School District Board Meeting – February 1, 2023
00:00:00 can turn to for guidance and support is essential, and in this section of the video from the WSHUHSD Regular Governing Board Meeting on February 1, 2023, the board reports on their closed session activity, including approving a settlement agreement for a case involving reimbursing parents for up to 118 hours of one-on-one services and paying a maximum of $8,500 in attorney fees. The board also ratified a student expulsion report and approved the agenda and minutes of previous meetings before moving on to recognizing members of the community who exemplify their newly adopted core values. Two One Heart awards …