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Board president rejects racism, cites board policy adopted June 24, 2025
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Board President Dr. Watson told the Desert Sands Unified School District meeting that the board “reject[s] racism in all forms,” citing the unanimous June 24 adoption of Board Policy 5145.9 and outlining district training and parent advisory outreach.
Dr. Watson, Board President of the Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education, told the board on Aug. 12 that she “reject[s] racism in all forms” and reaffirmed the district’s commitment to enforcing a policy the board adopted June 24. “I reject racism in all forms and color. I do not support, excuse, or tolerate racist behavior of any kind,” she said. The board president said Board Policy 5145.9, adopted unanimously on June 24, 2025, defines “hate motivated behavior” and sets expectations for addressing discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. “This policy defines…
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