2016 CIVIC LEARNING AWARD OF M E R I T Presented to

JAMES MADISON SCHOOL

Desert Sands Unified School District

Hon. Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Hon. Tom Torlakson

Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council

state Superintendent of Public Instruction California Department of Education

with funding support provided by the California Bar Foundation

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CHAMBERS OF

H A R O L D W. HOPP PRESIDING l U D G E

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

March 31, 2016

Mr. David Karlquist James Madison School 80-845 Avenue 46 Indio, California 92201 Dear, Mr. Karlquist It is an honor to provide James Madison School with the enclosed Civic Learning Award certificate. The Superior Court of California, Riverside County is pleased to have a school in our county recognized for their dedication to civic education. The California Court is the largest judicial system in the country, serving over 38 million California residents. The courts depend on an informed public to participate as jurors, witnesses and voters, as we strive to provide all Califomians with access to justice. We know the foundation for public participation begins with you and our local school leaders. As your Superior Court, we value the investment you are making in preparing the next generation for their roles as civic participants and leaders in our county, and beyond. Sincerely,

Hon. Harold W. Hopp DG cc: Dr. Gary Rutherford, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District

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C A N T I L - S A K A U Y E

Chief Justice of

California

Chair of the Judicial

Council

T O M State

T O R L A K S O N Superintendent

of Public I n s t r u c t i o n

March 31, 2016

Mr. David Karlquist James Madison School 80-845 Avenue 46 Indio, California 92201 Dear Mr. Karlquist: We salute your commitment to empowering your students with the knowledge, skills and interests that will enable them to actively participate in our democracy. As a result, your school has been selected to receive the Civic Learning Award of Merit. We are particularly impressed that your school engages students in opportunities that incorporate research-based, proven practices in civic learning. The superior court in your jurisdiction joins us in commending your achievement, and will soon be sending your school's award certificate. Sincerely,

Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction

TCS/DG cc: Dr. Gary Rutherford, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District