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RES-2013-056 9 - $ - 13; <br /> Iq b <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE NORTHERN ORANGE EDUCATION TASK <br /> FORCE, ITS FOUNDERS AND THE SANKOFA AWARD RECIPIENTS <br /> Whereas, in 2007, concerned members of the Orange County community <br /> convened and established the Northern Orange Education Task Force, inclusive <br /> of the Sankofa Award Committee, under the guidance of Mr. Keith Cook and in <br /> partnership with Orange County Schools; and <br /> Whereas, the mission of the Northern Orange Education Task Force is "to <br /> collaborate with Orange County Schools, parents, families and the Northern <br /> Orange community in promoting a sound basic education for all Orange County <br /> Schools students in a healthy, safe and supportive environment while addressing <br /> the needs of minority students", and <br /> Whereas, the vision of the Northern Orange Education Task Force is "to serve <br /> as an advocate for Northern Orange parents and actively involve the community <br /> as a catalyst for change in building understanding and support for all students," <br /> and "to ensure accountability and equity in a healthy, safe and supportive <br /> environment"; and <br /> Whereas, since 2008, a total of 1,356 students have satisfied the requirement to <br /> receive the Sankofa Award, having achieved and maintained a 3.0 or higher <br /> grade average throughout the school year; and <br /> Whereas, the 6th Annual Minority Student Academic Achievement Awards <br /> Program was held in June 2013, whereupon 253 high school students were <br /> honored with Sankofa Awards; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of <br /> County Commissioners, on behalf of the Orange County community, commends <br /> the members of the Northern Orange Education Task Force, Mr. Keith Cook and <br /> Orange County Schools for their commitment to closing the academic <br /> achievement gap among minority students, and to promoting self confidence <br /> within minority students; and <br /> THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of <br /> County Commissioners, on behalf of the Orange County community, <br /> congratulates these young women and men who worked diligently and received <br /> the Sankofa Award over the past six years, and looks forward to continued <br /> excellence in achievement among all Orange County students. <br /> This the 5th day of September 2013. <br /> Barry Jacobs, <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />