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Mitchem to Host Spanish Translation Forums in October
An interpreter will be part of events to help 'New View' message reach Spanish-speaking residents.
Editor's note: The following is a release issued by Valley View School District.
Even as ’s Superintendent James Mitchem completes his , three new forums have been scheduled for October with a slightly different twist — the forums will be presented in Spanish, as well as English.
“We want to make sure all of our residents are able to understand how critical 'The New View: A Design for Change' is to the future of our school district,” said Mitchem, who will make a small portion of his presentation in English, pause for the Spanish translation, and then continue in English, pausing frequently for additional Spanish translation.
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The initial forum will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at , 520 Gary Drive in Bolingbrook.
The other two forums will be part of the Hispanic Parent Network gatherings sponsored by VVSD’s Bilingual Department. One will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at and the second one will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at .
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Dual screens will be provided at all three forums, one in English and one in Spanish. Mitchem will briefly discuss The New View initiative and then will field questions about The New View or any other school-related questions the audience may have.
Reservations are not necessary for any of the three forums.
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