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Board proclaims June Pride Month; Franklin students and advocates press district for more gender-neutral restrooms
Summary
On June 10 the Portland Public Schools board adopted a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. During public comment Franklin High students and GSA advisors told the board they lack sufficient gender-neutral restrooms on campus and urged district action and a facilities plan to retrofit older schools.
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education adopted Resolution 7-118 recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Portland Public Schools during its June 10 regular meeting.
Superintendent Kimberly Armstrong introduced the agenda item and turned the dais over to Dr. Renard Adams, who delivered a speech asking the board to "double down" on commitments to LGBTQ+ students, staff and families. Board members spoke in support before a recorded roll-call vote found the measure approved 7-0.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting Franklin High School students and their advisors urged the board to move from symbolic recognition to concrete facilities changes. Two Franklin students described an insufficient number of…
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