Whereas, the education of Assumption Parish’s school-aged children is the foundation upon which the economic, social, and intellectual capital of our state is built; and

Whereas students with disabilities share with all Assumption Parish students the desire to achieve personal success through education, meaningful work, and family and community ties; and

Whereas students with disabilities deserve equal opportunities and access to participate in and contribute to their local schools alongside their peers; and

Whereas, the Assumption Parish School Board is committed to recognizing that every student, regardless of perceived ability, has valuable strengths, infinite capacity to learn and make decisions, and the capability to make important contributions to their school communities if afforded the opportunities to do so; and

Whereas the Assumption School District is committed to encouraging individual schools and other support structures to promote higher expectations and self-determination for students with disabilities, and

Whereas school-based activities during March will bring awareness and reinforce the values and talent of students with disabilities, and

Whereas, Assumption Parish School Board declares the month of March as “Disability Awareness Month” concerning students with disabilities and to encourage the full inclusion of each student within the educational structure of their home-based schools;

Therefore, Resolved, the Assumption Parish School Board declares the Month of March as “Disability Awareness Month” in the Assumption Parish School District.

I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Assumption Parish School Board on the 3rd day of March 2021, at which meeting a quorum was present.

John Barthelemy, Superintendent