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By Trend News Line 2024-02-13 23:33:43.
“Saddened to Learn of Cita Cook’s Passing: A Reflection on Her Contributions and Legacy”
We are deeply saddened to learn about the untimely death of Cita Cook. As an active member of the APS (Association of Public Schools) community, Cita’s presence was well-known and respected. Many of us had the privilege of sitting alongside her during countless APS meetings that often stretched late into the night. Her dedication to the educational system and her commitment to fostering open dialogue between parents, students, and the board were truly remarkable.
One of Cita’s notable contributions was her meticulous note-taking during public comments made by parents and students. These notes served as a valuable resource, providing key insights and perspectives to the board members. It was through Cita’s efforts that the importance of these comments was emphasized, leading to significant policy changes in 2020. This change allowed for the livestreaming of APS meetings, ensuring transparency and accessibility to a wider audience.
Cita Cook’s passing is a great loss to the APS community. Her unwavering dedication to her role as a diligent note-taker and her commitment to ensuring that all voices were heard will be deeply missed. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on the board’s decision-making process and have paved the way for a more inclusive and transparent educational system.
At the time of this reporting, the cause of Cita Cook’s death remains unknown. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. Cita’s legacy will live on through the positive changes she brought forth and the memories she created within the APS community.
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Source : @vanmccray
Saddened to learn of Cita Cook’s death. I sat alongside her at many an APS meeting stretching late into night. As her obit notes, she took fastidious notes of parent/student public comments, so key before board changed policy in 2020 to allow livestream https://t.co/SltojPNCrh
— Vanessa McCray (@vanmccray) February 13, 2024
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