Latine Education Advisory Council (LEAC)
The Latine Education Advisory Council is a council that advises Denver Public Schools on matters related to changing and improving public school educational experiences for all Latine/Hispanic students by dismantling oppressive structures and systems, increasing family and community engagement, and increasing the number of Hispanic/Latine high school graduates who succeed in post-secondary academic, professional or vocational education for the benefit of the Latine community.
Attending In-Person Community Norms
For community members attending in-person and online, please respect the following norms:
Be respectful of the conversations happening .
Currently there is no allotted time for community members to speak out. Please be mindful and refrain from speaking out. During subcommittee work time respect our members' work time and due to space constraints please limit moving from your space. If you joining us virtually, you will be moved to a separate breakout room during subcommittee work time because we also have LEAC members joining us via Zoom.
Take away information; not personal experiences.
Assume positive intent; seek to understand first.
Any follow up questions or information can be directed to members after the meeting if members have time, if not we ask you to email LEAC.
Draft Agendas for Upcoming Meetings
Do you want to know what we will be discussing in our upcoming meeting? View the agendas below. Be aware that these are subject to change.
Saturday, May 18th, 2024, 8-10am - DPS Admin Building, 1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203 Room 1035
Saturday, June 8th, 2024, 8-10am - DPS Admin Building, 1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203 Room 1035
Committee Members
Name | Title |
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Vallerie Bustamante | LEAC Co-Chair |
Jorge Rosas | LEAC Co-Chair |
Salvador Ramirez | LEAC Secretary |
Ambar Suero | LEAC Member |
Angelica Granados | LEAC Member |
Bill De La Cruz | LEAC Member |
Catie De Santos | LEAC Member |
Cecilia Quintanilla | LEAC Member |
Dr. Evelyn Cruz | LEAC Member |
Fabiola Lozada | LEAC Member |
Gerardo Munoz | LEAC Member |
Leticia Levi | LEAC Member |
Lina Reznicek-Parrado | LEAC Member |
Marcelino Casias | LEAC Member |
Maricela Shuckie | LEAC Member |
Melinda Ruiz | LEAC Member |
Michelle Joy | LEAC Member |
Santo Alvarez | LEAC Member |
Sara Pena | LEAC Member |
3 DPS students | LEAC Student Member |