Board member questions commitment to equality at school board meeting

During a recent episode of the PoliticIt Podcast, Christina Boggess, an elected member of the State School Board in Utah, engaged in a candid discussion about the board's commitment to equality and the challenges it faces in aligning with legislative expectations.

Boggess emphasized the importance of demonstrating support for equality and equal opportunity, stating that the best apology for past shortcomings is changed behavior. She expressed concern about the board's current patterns of behavior, suggesting that they do not inspire optimism regarding their commitment to these values. Boggess acknowledged the difficulty of making the right decisions and the time it often takes for people to come around to necessary changes.

The conversation highlighted the need for the board to take a definitive stand on issues of equality, urging members to direct their staff to better address public concerns. Boggess pointed out that without a unified agreement on the law that mandates equal treatment for all, the board would struggle to hold itself accountable. She expressed deep concern over the board's apparent disconnect with the legislature on fundamental issues of human equality.

Boggess concluded by recognizing the complexities involved in fostering change within the board, but she maintained that a clear commitment to equality is essential for moving forward effectively. The discussion underscored the ongoing challenges the State School Board faces in aligning its actions with its stated values and the expectations of the community it serves.