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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.

How To Participate

We welcome everyone to attend our meetings. If you plan to attend, please fill out our RSVP form, so that we prepare possible accommodations for your visit.

Can’t make it in-person?

Listen in online! Once you RSVP and indicate you want to join via Zoom, a Zoom link will be sent to you.

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.

Upcoming Meetings

All meetings will be held at the DPS Admin Building, 1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, Room 1135.

  • Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, 5-7pm

  • Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, 5-7pm

  • Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 9-11am

  • Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, 5-7pm

  • Saturday, February 15th, 2025, 9-11am

  • Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 5-7pm

  • Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 9-11am

  • Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, 5-7pm

  • Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 9-11am

Committee Members

Name

Title

Vallerie Bustamante

LEAC Co-Chair

Gerardo Muñoz

LEAC Co-Chair

Salvador Ramirez

LEAC Co-Secretary

Sara Peña

LEAC Co-Secretary

Ambar Suero

LEAC Member

Angelica Granados

LEAC Member

Bill De La Cruz

LEAC Member

Catie Santos de la Rosa

LEAC Member

Cecilia Quintanilla

LEAC Member

Dr. Evelyn Cruz

LEAC Member

Fabiola Lozada

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

Rico Gomez

LEAC Member

Magnolia Landa Posas

LEAC Member

Adrian Covarrubias

LEAC Member

A DPS student

LEAC Student Member