OPRF High School has engaged in a series of infrastructure projects known as IMAGINE OPRF. Project 1 focused on classrooms, the welcome center, student commons, and the tutoring center. Project 2 is ongoing and focuses on a new pool, locker rooms, and other PE facilities. Now, they are moving forward with Project 3 focused on fine arts. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and Monday, August 25, 2025, they will have a series of 2 meetings to present this project to the public and engage in conversations about the impact of this project on racial equity at the high school.
We appreciate that the fine arts are necessary for a strong high school and strong community, and we believe that no facilities project should prevent a school from spending on student supports and programs.
The high school instituted a Freshman All-Honors program in fall 2022, which means almost all freshmen take Honors Science, History, and Language Arts. But evidence shows that some students need more supports to be successful in the program, and that the district needs to do more to support Black and Latino boys in the program.
The district says they can complete Project 3 and pay for racial equity needs. Will they commit to providing the specific supports required for students in the Freshman All-Honors program?
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Committee for Equity and Excellence in Education 
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