Sharon DEI Committee approves Juneteenth, school letter, and community events.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee · Meeting of February 12, 2026
Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee approves Juneteenth and school correspondence. The committee voted unanimously to co-sponsor the 2026 Juneteenth initiative with $395 allocated for Department of Conservation & Recreation rental and application fees. A letter to the School Committee and Superintendent Dr.
Peter Botelho regarding recent incidents at Sharon High School passed 5-0-0 after discussion over its tone. The committee also approved 6-0-1 a co-sponsorship of the March 22 Sharon Pluralism Network Community Speak Out and 6-0-0 sponsorship of a Black History Month event featuring Select Board Liaison Kiana Baskin and Sharon High School Black Student Union representatives.
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Source: the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee meeting of February 12, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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