Liquid diet: School officials to fast in protest
By Katy Murphy
Friday, August 7th, 2009 at 3:51 pm in finances, politics.
A group of school board members, administrators and parents at the Oxnard School District in Ventura County are giving up solid food for seven days in protest of the state budget cuts, according to the Ventury County Star.
They call themselves Solidarity to Achieve and Recover Valued Education, or STARVE.
Do you know anyone in Oakland or Alameda County who has starved themselves for public education? (Skipping lunch to help a struggling student doesn’t count.)
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August 7th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
During the protracted teacher strike in the 95-96 school year, there was a minister who went on a hunger strike in support of both teachers and students. I remember her name was Rev Bettina, but can not remember her last name. She did not eat for at least 2-3 weeks. She was a lovely woman, but unfortunately died within a year or so of cancer.
Sorry for any factual errors as I am relying on some old memories.
August 8th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I believe it was Rev. Betita Cody–does that sound right?
August 9th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Yes, it was Rev Bettita Cody, may she rest in peace.
August 11th, 2009 at 2:17 am
May I submit an alternative to the protest fast?
Please visit http://www.helpschools.us
Thank you.
Marc Schechtman
August 20th, 2009 at 7:20 am
My name is Denis O’Leary. I am a parent, teacher in the Rio School District and President of the Oxnard School District. I am also a faster participating in the 7 day fast. We are collecting signatures of people who call for the restoration of education funds. We will deliver the signatures to the Governor’s office on August 25.
You can sign our petition on line at http://www.oxnardstarve.org
Denis O’Leary
denissisepuede@yahoo.com