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Moore County board endorses modified East Carolina University puberty, reproductive health curriculum
Summary
The Moore County Schools Board of Education voted May 12 to endorse revised East Carolina University materials for puberty and reproductive health and safety education, with parent opt-in/opt-out and other classroom safeguards noted by board members and staff.
The Moore County Schools Board of Education voted May 12 to endorse modified East Carolina University curriculum materials for puberty and reproductive health and safety education for district students.
Superintendent Doctor Locklear told the board the materials are revisions to the district's existing curriculum, that the curriculum is publicly viewable online, and that the district requires parents to either opt students in or opt them out and provide alternative assignments if they choose not to participate.
Board members who served as liaisons to the review said they supported the materials. Miss Bruno, one of the liaisons, told colleagues she found the curriculum "absolutely really good," noting teachers are required to remain on script, that instruction will be separated by gender, and that "there will be 2 adult men with the boys and 2 adult women with the girls." She said the program includes videos and instruction on online safety and human trafficking, and called the materials "solid." Doctor Locklear and other staff said the revisions reflect new state standards.
A motion to endorse the modified East Carolina University materials was made by Mister Benway and seconded by Doctor Dahl; the motion carried.
Board members emphasized parental control over participation. Doctor Locklear reiterated that parents must make a choice to opt in or opt out and that an alternate assignment is provided for students who do not participate.
The district said the materials were reviewed during a prior work session and by two board liaisons before the endorsement vote. No formal amendments to the curriculum were offered during the May 12 vote.
