A recent incident outside one of our schools prompted Dr. Vargas to write a letter which emphasizes that our schools are
proud of and celebrate the diversity of our students and staff. Manchester School District will
continue to discredit any messages that contradict the American values of
inclusion and respect. It is our sincere hope that all members of our community
support the school district in fostering those values, particularly in
interactions with children.
Dear Families and Community Members of the
Manchester School District:
I am writing to share
details of a racially charged incident that took place at one of our schools yesterday morning. A sign reading “Diversity
is a codeword for white genocide” was posted on the fence outside of The
Middle School at Parkside sometime overnight. The sign is part of a bigger
campaign known as the White Genocide Project, which according to their website
“believes the present day social policy
of ‘diversity’ is nothing more than a coordinated campaign of genocide against
White people.”
The sign was removed as
soon as it was discovered, and an investigation is underway. It is extremely unfortunate
that the person or persons who hung the sign chose a school as the venue to express
such ideas. The Manchester School
District finds this act of bias deplorable and we denounce it. The true measure
of our character is how we choose to respond.
This is an opportunity
for adults and children to demonstrate appreciation and understanding for our
diverse backgrounds and culture and to reinforce our shared values of respect
and inclusion. The Manchester School District is a place where all students are
free to learn in a safe and welcoming environment. This is the focus of our continued
work. I ask that you assist us in this mission by being mindful of what you are
seeing and hearing with regard to this latest incident, and report any
information to your son or daughter’s school principal.
Manchester School
District stands firm in its belief that all children deserve equal opportunity
and access to the highest quality of learning and life. And, we believe that
incidents such as this one are isolated and limited to the few, while the
majority of our great city celebrates our uniqueness and diversity in many
ways.
Sincerely,
Bolgen
Vargas, Ed.D.
Superintendent
of Schools
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