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Adopt and present resolutions proclaiming the week of May 13, 2025, as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Week in Solano County and recognizing the contributions of four high school JROTC units in Solano County (Chair Mashburn)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Chair Mashburn requests that the Board adopt and present resolutions proclaiming the week of May 13, 2025, as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Week in Solano County and recognizing the contributions of four high school JROTC units in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Solano County is fortunate to have four Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) units within its boundary, including three affiliated with the United States Air Force and one sponsored by the United States Navy. The overall objective of the JROTC program is to instill values of citizenship, a sense of service to the United States of America, personal responsibility, a sense of accomplishment and values of leadership. The program provides opportunities for cadets to practice their leadership skills by planning and organizing each JROTC event and activity under the supervision of their instructors. Additionally, each program has an academic side, with aerospace science the focus of Air Force JROTC and naval science the focus of Navy JROTC. There are currently 365 students enrolled in the program between the four schools.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the District 5 FY2024/25 Working Budget. The costs associated with the preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2024/25 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt these resolutions. This is not recommended as adopting these resolutions provides an opportunity to recognize some of our local students and their instructors wh...
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