Councilmember Kalb emphasized, "The hope is that parents of school-aged children should be able to decide who runs the school system... those parents... shouldn't be a factor [in voting]." By allowing noncitizen parents to participate in the decision-making processes of the Oakland school system, it encourages greater engagement from the community and acknowledgment of the significant role these parents play, potentially enhancing student outcomes.
Kalb noted, "Including immigrant parents in conversations about curriculum, staff and language used in class could lead to better academic outcomes for students." This statement underlines the importance of diverse input in educational matters, suggesting that when noncitizen parents contribute to school governance, the curriculum and educational environment could be tailored to better meet the needs of all students, especially those from immigrant backgrounds.
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