Date: July 30, 2010 at 8:00am
Graduate New Mexico 2010
The Board of County Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing the need to graduate from high school in order to sustain New Mexico’s growing economy and workforce. The proclamation highlighted the importance of parent, school, and community partnerships
Proclamation
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by
THE SANTA FE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, that we do
HEREBY PROCLAIM: July 30, 2010
“GRADUATE NEW MEXICO DAY”
Throughout Santa Fe County
WHEREAS,economic and community development are common goals for public and private institutions in Santa Fe; and
WHEREAS, local community capacity enhances success; and
WHEREAS, education is central to the economic vitality and quality of life for Santa Fe residents; and
WHEREAS, Graduate New Mexico will encourage partnerships between schools and other community resources focused on academics, services, supports and opportunities for improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities; and
WHEREAS, Graduate New Mexico partnerships will improve student learning by addressing the need of the whole student - physical, social and emotional as well as academic - by creating conditions that enable every student to succeed; and
WHEREAS, Graduate New Mexico promotes family engagement with students and schools by providing access to existing community services and opportunities that help families become partners in their children’s education; and
WHEREAS,Graduate New Mexico will help schools function more effectively because parents, schools and community partners will work together to support learning; and
WHEREAS,Graduate New Mexico partnerships will play a vital role in community building by improving community knowledge of school initiatives, increasing awareness and use of community agencies and access to school facilities, and strengthening community pride and engagement; and
WHEREAS, a collaborative partnership between the Santa Fe Public Schools, the City of Santa Fe, the County of Santa Fe, Graduate New Mexico and local non-governmental organizations making High School Graduation “Everybody’s Business” will enable every student to succeed.