Yoncalla council agrees to remove race‑definition language from EEO section
Councilors debated EEO wording that named specific hairstyles and agreed to delete the race‑definition paragraph, opting for a common‑sense, non‑explicit nondiscrimination statement in the handbook.
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During a review of the handbook's Equal Opportunity Employment section, participants raised concerns that listing specific hairstyles (braids, locks, twists) risked inconsistent coverage and exclusion of other head dress types. One participant recommended removing over‑specific language and the council directed staff to delete the race definition paragraph under letter A, Roman numeral one.
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