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Subject: Public Comment for August 28, 2025 – Unscheduled Communication Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:51:19 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
My name is Jacqlyn Hernandez. I am writing to request that the following item be added to the agenda for the Thursday, August 28, 2025, Unschedule Communication for the Fresno City Council meeting:
Proposed Agenda Item Title:
Fresno Unified School District’s discriminatory actions affecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program (On Ramps Economic Development Corporation – approved vendor)
Purpose: To place this matter before the Council for discussion and possible direction to staff to ensure fair, transparent treatment of community partners and continued access to mentoring services for students.
Please confirm receipt and advise of any required forms, deadlines, or sponsoring-office procedures to complete agendization. I also request that the attached letter be accepted and included in the official Council record and agenda packet if the item is agendized.
Thank you for your time
Jacqlyn Hernandez
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Subject: Public Comment for August 28, 2025 – Unscheduled Communication Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 2:04:36 PM
Attachments: fresno city council-community member (1).pdf External Email: Use caution with links and attachments
Dear City Clerk,
My name is Jacqlyn Hernandez. I am writing to request that the following item be added to the agenda for the Thursday, August 28, 2025, Unschedule Communication for the Fresno City Council meeting:
Proposed Agenda Item Title:
Fresno Unified School District’s discriminatory actions affecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program (On Ramps Economic Development Corporation – approved vendor)
Purpose: To place this matter before the Council for discussion and possible direction to staff to ensure fair, transparent treatment of community partners and continued access to mentoring services for students.
Please confirm receipt and advise of any required forms, deadlines, or sponsoring-office procedures to complete agendization. I also request that the attached letter be accepted and included in the official Council record and agenda packet if the item is agendized.
Thank you for your time
Jacqlyn Hernandez
Public Comment: Community Call-to-Action Letter
Essie Patrick
August 26, 2025
Fresno City Council
City Clerk
Fresno, CA 93721
Re: Protect Students’ Access to the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program Dear Fresno City Council,
I am writing as a concerned community member to ask for your support in protecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program in Fresno Unified School District.
On March 20, 2024, Fresno Unified School Board approved On Ramps Economic Development Corporation (OREDC) to provide free mentoring services to students. For the past four years, this program has supported K–12 students without any issues, helping them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
But on August 21, 2025, Fresno Unified employees told program interns they could no longer return to campuses—without any notice to the organization or explanation to families. This decision unfairly punishes students and appears to be driven by personal grievances, not the best interests of children.
Our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and denying them access to free, high-quality mentoring is unjust. I urge you to:
1. Ensure Fresno Unified reinstates the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program.
2. Hold the district accountable for transparent and fair treatment of community partners.
3. Stand up for equity so that students and families are not harmed by discriminatory actions.
Thank you for standing with Fresno’s most vulnerable children.
Sincerely,
Essie Patrick
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Subject: fresno city council parent member: Public Comment for August 28, 2025 – Unscheduled Communication Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:14:02 AM
Attachments: fresno city council parent member.docx
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Public Comment: Community Call-to-Action Letter
Rachel Washington
August 26, 2025
Fresno City Council
City Clerk
Fresno, CA 93721
Re: Protect Students’ Access to the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program Dear Fresno City Council,
I am writing as a concerned parent to ask for your support in protecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program in Fresno Unified School District.
On March 20, 2024, Fresno Unified School Board approved On Ramps Economic Development Corporation (OREDC) to provide free mentoring services to students. For the past four years, this program has supported K–12 students without any issues, helping them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
But on August 21, 2025, Fresno Unified employees told program interns they could no longer return to campuses—without any notice to the organization or explanation to families. This decision unfairly punishes students and appears to be driven by personal grievances, not the best interests of children.
Our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and denying them access to free, high-quality mentoring is unjust. I urge you to:
1. Ensure Fresno Unified reinstates the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program.
2. Hold the district accountable for transparent and fair treatment of community partners.
3. Stand up for equity so that students and families are not harmed by discriminatory actions.
Thank you for standing with Fresno’s most vulnerable children.
Sincerely,
Rachel Washington
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Subject: Public Comment for August 28, 2025 – Unscheduled Communication Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:50:28 AM
Attachments: fresno city council-community member.docx
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Dear City Clerk,
My name is NyJae Kelso. I am writing to request that the following item be added to the agenda for the Thursday, August 28, 2025-Unschedule Communication for the Fresno City Council meeting:
Proposed Agenda Item Title: Fresno Unified School District’s discriminatory actions affecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program (On Ramps Economic Development Corporation – approved vendor)
Purpose: To place this matter before the Council for discussion and possible direction to staff to ensure fair, transparent treatment of community partners and continued access to mentoring services for students.
Please confirm receipt and advise of any required forms, deadlines, or sponsoring-office procedures to complete agendization. I also request that the attached letter be accepted and included in the official Council record and agenda packet if the item is agendized.
Attachment: Letter re FUSD actions affecting I AM Valuable Mentoring Program (PDF) Respectfully,
NyJae Kelso
Claims Adjuster II
Public Comment: Community Call-to-Action Letter
Nyjae Kelso
August 26, 2025
Fresno City Council
City Clerk
Fresno, CA 93721
Re: Protect Students’ Access to the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program Dear Fresno City Council,
I am writing as a concerned community member to ask for your support in protecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program in Fresno Unified School District.
On March 20, 2024, Fresno Unified School Board approved On Ramps Economic Development Corporation (OREDC) to provide free mentoring services to students. For the past four years, this program has supported K–12 students without any issues, helping them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
But on August 21, 2025, Fresno Unified employees told program interns they could no longer return to campuses—without any notice to the organization or explanation to families. This decision unfairly punishes students and appears to be driven by personal grievances, not the best interests of children.
Our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and denying them access to free, high-quality mentoring is unjust. I urge you to:
1. Ensure Fresno Unified reinstates the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program.
2. Hold the district accountable for transparent and fair treatment of community partners.
3. Stand up for equity so that students and families are not harmed by discriminatory actions.
Thank you for standing with Fresno’s most vulnerable children.
Sincerely,
Nyjae Kelso
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Subject: Public Comment for August 28, 2025 - Unscheduled Communication Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:55:46 AM
Attachments: Letter for Fresno City Council.docx.pdf
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Dear City Clerk,
My name is Bianca Rodriguez. I am writing to request that the following item be added to the agenda for the Thursday, August 28, 2025-Unschedule Communication for the Fresno City Council meeting:
Proposed Agenda Item Title: Fresno Unified School District’s discriminatory actions affecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program (On Ramps Economic Development Corporation – approved vendor)
Purpose: To place this matter before the Council for discussion and possible direction to staff to ensure fair, transparent treatment of community partners and continued access to mentoring services for students.
Please confirm receipt and advise of any required forms, deadlines, or sponsoring-office procedures to complete agendization. I also request that the attached letter be accepted and included in the official Council record and agenda packet if the item is agendized.
Public Comment: Community Call-to-Action Letter
Bianca Rodriguez
August 27, 2025
Fresno City Council
City Clerk
Fresno, CA 93721
Re: Protect Students’ Access to the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program Dear Fresno City Council,
I am writing as a concerned community member to ask for your support in protecting the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program in Fresno Unified School District.
On March 20, 2024, Fresno Unified School Board approved On Ramps Economic Development Corporation (OREDC) to provide free mentoring services to students. For the past four years, this program has supported K–12 students without any issues, helping them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
But on August 21, 2025, Fresno Unified employees told program interns they could no longer return to campuses—without any notice to the organization or explanation to families. This decision unfairly punishes students and appears to be driven by personal grievances, not the best interests of children.
Our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and denying them access to free, high-quality mentoring is unjust. I urge you to:
1. Ensure Fresno Unified reinstates the I AM Valuable Mentoring Program.
2. Hold the district accountable for transparent and fair treatment of community partners.
3. Stand up for equity so that students and families are not harmed by discriminatory actions.
Thank you for standing with Fresno’s most vulnerable children.
Sincerely,
Bianca Rodriguez