Today, TUSD had it’s annual district wide meeting.  Pedicone made the meeting mandatory for all TUSD employees.  A protest was held right in front. Check it out:

FULL SET: http://chrissummitt.com/blog/tusdtcc/

Here we are again, another board meeting. I’ll just get right to the good stuff. There was a good showing from the community today.  Just prior to the meeting, dark storm clouds gathered and a short down pour occurred. The people outside were let very slowly into the building to find shelter from the rain. Due to the ridiculous security, this was a slow process.

Once the meeting began, there was a call to the audience, there were many great speakers in support of MAS, and at least one planted speaker from Stegeman. There was much support from activists that came in from out of town. Directly after the call to the audience, a rumble began and it wasn’t the thunder outside, it was from within. Clapping hands joined in, a beat was formed and calls from across the room began the song. The room was filled with words about Rosa Parks and despite Cuevas’ best attempt to quell the energy in the room, it went on.  Immediately, the board members got up and walked out.  All except Adelita Grijalva who remained for the song’s entirety.  As soon as the song was completed, a call from the audience, “Tucson Freedom Summer, walk out!”  And the whole room was emptied in a matter of minutes.  Chanting and inspiring words continued outside. 

Here is my documentation: 

FULL SET: http://chrissummitt.com/blog/boardmtg_7_10_12/