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system anticipates doing. Staff suggested that the Student's Code of Conduct should be available in <br />Spanish for distribution to the Latino parents to ensure that policies and procedures are fully understood. <br />The question was posed, "How does a parent get immediate attention from school <br />administrators?" The Principal explained that if parents called first, it would facilitate the appropriate <br />school administrators/teachers being informed about absenteeism, concerns parents might have, and/or <br />any other issues. Additional conversation transpired and both the parents and school administrators <br />agreed upon the following: <br />1. If aSpanish-speaking parent - or any parent -comes to school seeking an audience with <br />the principal and the principal is unavailable for any reason: <br />a. someone of authority will meet with the parent to hear the parent's concerns, and <br />b. this person of authority will ensure that the parent's concerns are immediately <br />conveyed to the principal or the principal's designee (whichever is applicable at <br />the time). <br />2. School Administrators will distribute school telephone numbers that Spanish-speaking <br />parents can telephone and leave a message in Spanish regarding concerns the parent <br />might have, absenteeism, etc. <br />a. Spanish-speaking school staff members would be responsible for answering and <br />responding to telephone calls made to and/or message left on these school <br />telephone number. <br />MARCH 29, 2007: CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFAST g+'ORUM <br />The Principal stated that his intentions for the forum were to encourage open dialogue and <br />questions and 1) establish communication between the parents, students, staff, faculty and administration <br />at CRHS, 2) share information, 3) convey to the parents that CRHS appreciates diversity and what each of <br />their children bring to CRHS, and 4) assist all students to understand, appreciate and respect different <br />culture. He explained security measures that exist at CRHS to ensure students' safety. <br />A handout of Preguntas Frecuentes (Frequently Asked Questions) and a brochure of North <br />Carolina High School course requirements (Spanish version) were distributed to everyone present. The <br />handout of questions contained: phone numbers, names and positions of school staff. The parents <br />expressed a sense of inclusion regarding the Spanish version of the handout. <br />The meeting ended with everyone agreeing to continue communicating. <br />However, the HRC acknowledges that this matter requires ongoing attention and monitoring. In order for <br />this matter to be successfully addressed, all parties must be committed to this effort and engage in honest <br />communication. <br />To date, staff was contacted once and it was determined that the language barrier caused <br />misunderstanding by a Latina parent. However, staff placing a telephone call to the Assistant Principal <br />whereupon the Latina parent was personally contacted immediately resolved the matter. <br />Please let me know if additional information is required. <br />/jes <br />Cedar Riclge Uprlnte Page 2 of 2 April 23, 2007 <br />