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Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa
www.ncwpdr.org

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 (MARCH 17, 2020) AND DUE TO CONCERNS OVER COVID-19, THE BOARD OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL WESTCHESTER / PLAYA MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY TELEPHONICALLY.

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Chairperson Heather Tuttle
Meeting Date: April 28, 2021 6:30 pm
Meeting Place Online

Call to Order:

Recommend no changes to Call to order section

Discussion/Action (Motion):

1.

Spotlight on the Schools

  • Katherine Johnson STEM Academy
2.

Announcements

  • The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Our SPOT program for teens is conducting a social action project. Teens may receive up to $150 in prizes for making a difference in their community.

 

3.

Land Acknowledgment

  • The Education Committee for the Neighborhood Council of Westchester / Playa acknowledges the Tongva/Gabrieleno/Acjachemen peoples as the traditional land caretakers of the Los Angeles basin and Southern Channel Islands.
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
4.

Collaborative Parent Networks

  • Shachar Lavi
5.

Support to Career-Ready HS Seniors

  • In the same way some high schools celebrate athletes signing letters of intent or seniors college acceptances, Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia celebrates students getting jobs or apprenticeships right after graduation. Could we similarly honor scholars in our community doing the same?

Public Comment:

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items


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Land Acknowledgement The Education Committee for the Neighborhood Council of Westchester / Playa acknowledges the Tongva/Gabrieleno/Acjachemen peoples as the traditional land caretakers of the Los Angeles basin and Southern Channel Islands.

Public Comment Request

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  • https://ncwpdr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Land-Acknowledgement-Training.pptx
  • https://ncwpdr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/How-Can-NCWP-Support-Our-Schools_.pptx