Resolutions

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

Support of The Sonoma County United In Kindness Campaign
Whereas, we recognize that kindness is at the core of what it means to be human; and
Whereas, we acknowledge that strong, positive relationships are grounded in kindness; and
Whereas, we believe all of us benefit from living in a diverse community in which kindness is a guiding
principle; and
Whereas, the SRJC vision is to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the
whole person; and
Whereas, SRJC values diversity that supports equal access for all students; multi-ethnic global
perspectives and cultural competencies; employees who reflect the communities we serve; honesty
and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect; and
Whereas, we believe that freedom from hateful speech, bullying, discrimination, and violence is a human
right; and
Whereas, we believe everyone require a place to grow and learn in peace and safety, guided in kindness and
caring; and
Whereas, we understand that empathy, being able to consider another’s perspective, and managing one’s
own emotions and actions, all of which are connected to kindness, are linked to academic success, and that
the converse is also true: schools with hostile cultures, where students feel threatened and distracted, make
learning more difficult; and
Whereas, the United In Kindness Campaign actively works with school systems within Sonoma County to
propose and promote sustainable self-guided discussions on inclusiveness, respect for others, anti-bullying
and anti-scapegoating, open-mindedness, and daily acts of kindness with students; and
Whereas, in order to sustain the strength, resilience, health, and safety of the residents, of all ages, of our
Sonoma County community, we affirm trust in a social fabric that promotes, encourages, and sustains acts
of kindness and that does not permit harm to individuals and groups based on distinctions of ability, age,
appearance, ethnicity, gender identity, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic
position; and
Whereas, close to 1600 individual Sonoma County residents have signed the United In Kindness Declaration
of Unity (attached hereto); and
Whereas, 50 Sonoma County organizations, secular and non-secular, have endorsed the United In Kindness
Declaration of Unity.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma County Junior College District
hereby endorses the United In Kindness Campaign.
Be It Further Resolved that the Board of Trustees, through public announcements, written materials,
and online social media, encourages all Sonoma County residents to find ways to foster and sustain
acts of kindness throughout the community, in their daily life and activities.
Be It Further Resolved that the Board of Trustees encourages our leaders in education, government,
business, health, and faith to build, affirm, and promote, through education and initiatives in their areas of influence, a County that promotes kindness and honors human rights.

Be It Further Resolved that, as an example to the people of Sonoma County, the Board of Trustees
will strive to engender and cultivate kindness and acts of kindness in conducting the business of the
Board.