During a recent school board meeting, a representative from Queer Town Hall expressed strong discontent regarding the board's decision to dissolve the Equity Task Force. The speaker criticized the board for what they described as an anti-diversity agenda, allegedly supported by conservative council members.

The representative highlighted the task force's active role over the past year, noting that it met monthly and established a democratic structure for its operations. They emphasized that the task force had repeatedly requested to be included on the board's agenda but was denied, forcing them to present their findings during public comment instead.

Criticism was directed at board members Martin Day and Fareed Jalil for suggesting that the task force had not contributed meaningfully. The speaker defended the task force's efforts, asserting that it was not tasked with specific academic goals, contrary to claims made by board member Leticia Lowry. They pointed out that another advisory committee already focused on academic excellence, questioning why similar expectations were not applied to the Equity Task Force.

The representative argued that the dissolution of the task force undermines opportunities for community engagement and equitable decision-making, ultimately creating additional barriers for marginalized students. They concluded by asserting that the school board's actions reflect a desire to implement more anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives without opposition, which they deemed detrimental to the community and its students.