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Adoption of Resolution No.0203-0054 - Calling for A Day of Public Education on War Against Iraq (Revised).

WHEREAS, the United States government states that it is preparing to initiate a war against the nation of Iraq; and

WHEREAS, an attack on Iraq by the United States would have enormous human, financial and political consequences in the United States and the world community; and

WHEREAS, it is essential that the people of the United States be well-informed on the causes and consequences of military action by their government,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Oakland Unified School District decrees that there shall be citywide public education at the school level concerning the background of the current crisis concerning Iraq, the options available to the United States government for attempting to resolve that crisis, and the likely consequences of a United States military attack on Iraq;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District's Division of Student Achievement shall work with the Oakland Education Association to develop a list of available resources and lessons that are appropriate for the classroom;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that schools may invite parents and other members of the public to participate in the educational programs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no student or teacher who objects to participation in such educational programs shall be required to do so.