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Sam Pasarow, <span class="gmail-m-4213881792504971369m-4914395585257470282gmail-m-986873575750586925m5406450944567887630gmail-il"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,255)"><a href="mailto:sampasarow@berkeley.net" target="_blank">sampasarow@berkeley.n<wbr>et</a></span></span></span><span style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif"">Dear Berkeley High Families, Staff, and
Students,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif"">We, the administration of Berkeley High
School, are writing to share with you our commitment to making this school a place
where all students are safe and included, where differing experiences, backgrounds
and viewpoints are welcome, and where we challenge and disagree with ideas, not
with one another. On our campus, there has been a lot of hurt and anger while students,
staff, and families grapple with the presidential election result. While our peaceful
walkout, ensuing class discussions, and activities have largely been a unifying
force, there are at least a few instances where divisions and hurt feelings have
resulted from students holding differing views and sharing them in a way that led
to more hurt and anger as a result. We each have an important role to play in ensuring
that BHS remains a school community for all students.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif"">We want to make it clear that while students
- and all of us - enjoy our First Amendment rights to free speech, we are aware
that around the country, this right is being twisted into hateful words and actions.
At Berkeley High School, we commit to investigating any and all reports of hateful
speech, with the intent to support students who disagree in being able to hold a
dialogue in which all can be heard. When and if that speech crosses into territory
that merits possible consequences or further administrative action, we will pursue
it as necessary.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif"">Many students report feeling depressed,
unable to focus in class, and worried for their families’ futures. We ask that you
pay close attention to the needs of your students, with increased attention and
care for our Muslim, Jewish, LGBTQIA, female, immigrant, Latino, African American,
Dreamer or any other students who may feel increasingly targeted or unsafe in our
current political climate. Moreover, we reaffirm the City of Berkeley's sanctuary
status for Dreamers and remind everyone that we will not allow ICE on BHS campus.
At the same time, we know that there are also many students who desire nothing more
than to return to “normal” teaching and learning. Knowing how to hold all these
needs in one safe place is one of the biggest challenges you are likely to face
in these days ahead, and we are so thankful for your care for and support of our
students as you do that.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:"arial","sans-serif"">Our legacy here at Berkeley High School
has long been one of inclusion, celebration of diverse points of view, and a place
where each person can find something they value and can be a part of. Students are
the holders of this legacy, poised to model for our nation what thoughtful disagreement
across differences looks like, what listening from the heart looks like, what activism
looks like, and what unity looks like. We are proud of you. We will protect you
and support you. Each of us has a role in this community to ensure that the legacy
of BHS remain strong.</span></p>
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Team</span></p>
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Fa-Kaji, Catherine Ference and Dylan Kaufman are the parent-volunteer facilitators
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