Press Releases, Statements & Announcements
Baker County Board of Commissioners
1995 Third Street
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-8200
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2022-01-20
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2022 School Choice Week Proclamation
Baker County Proclamation Baker County School Choice Week January 23, 2022 through January 29, 2022 WHEREAS, all children in Baker County should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and, WHEREAS, Baker County recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students in Baker County to be successful adults; and, WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of Baker County; and, WHEREAS, Baker County is home to public schools, public charter schools, the web academy and non-public schools from which parents can choose for their children; and, WHEREAS, educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the vibrancy of our community; and, WHEREAS, Baker County has many high-quality teaching professionals in traditional public schools, public charter schools, the web academy and non-public schools who are committed to educating our children; and, WHEREAS, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options; NOW, THEREFORE, The Baker County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim January 23, 2022 through January 29, 2022 as SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK in Baker County, and we call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens. Done and Dated this 19th day of January, 2022 BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS William Harvey, Commission Chair Mark E. Bennett, Commissioner Bruce A. Nichols, Commissioner

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