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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-288
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
November 18, 2014
To recognize and celebrate Monica Warren-Jones for her service as the Ward 6 member of the State Board of Education.
WHEREAS, Ms. Warren-Jones had the privilege to work with community members, elected officials, and committed advocates who work tirelessly to engage and listen to residents who want and deserve a high quality educational experience for all children;
WHEREAS, Ms. Warren-Jones was involved in many initiatives such as approving new science standards, proposing increased physical education hours to combat childhood diabetes and obesity rates, holding health workshops to increase HIV awareness among teens, approving a statewide report card, and approving a waiver for No Child Left Behind that included accountability for making progress toward proficiency;
WHEREAS, Ms. Warren-Jones reviewed competency-based learning models and supported the implementation of Common Core in 2015, which will allow students to take assessments that are aligned with the new standards;
WHEREAS, Ms. Warren-Jones plans to approve new high school graduation requirements that are intended to give students flexibility in obtaining credit as well as provide opportunities to demonstrate the acquired skills needed to be successful in college and career;
WHEREAS, Ms. Warren-Jones took tremendous steps to staff an ombudsman who is tasked with addressing and resolving concerns of students and families; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Warren-Jones has served as an exemplary member of the State Board of Education.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates Monica Warren-Jones for her service as the Ward 6 member of the State Board of Education.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Monica Warren-Jones Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in
the District of Columbia Register.
