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Stow-Munroe Falls superintendent suspends DEI committee, board votes to suspend two policies amid federal guidance
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Gould suspended the district DEI committee and an administrative guideline after federal guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion; the board amended bylaws and voted to suspend two policies (2111 and 2260.07) while legal and court actions proceed.
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Superintendent Dr. Gould announced on Feb. 24 that she had suspended the district's DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) committee and Administrative Guideline 2411 pending legal clarity after federal guidance and an executive order on DEI, and she recommended the board place two district policies into inactive status until further notice.
The board amended bylaw 0131 to permit an extended suspension period and then voted to suspend Policy 2111 (Parent and Family Engagement) and Policy 2260.07 (Anti-Racism) until further board action. The board took those votes at the meeting after Dr. Gould outlined the district's obligation to avoid jeopardizing federal funding, and after discussion of related federal grant programs that support students.
Dr. Gould told the board the district is conducting a policy and program review to…
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