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Pomona meeting features sharply divided public comments on Pride partnerships and book access in school libraries
Summary
Public commenters at the June 11 Pomona Unified board meeting voiced strong, opposing views on district partnerships with Pomona Valley Pride and on library book content and availability. Supporters described youth services and graduation outcomes; opponents raised concerns about specific titles and requested lists of library holdings.
A lengthy audience‑comment period at the Pomona Unified School District board meeting on June 11 featured opposing public testimony about the district’s partnerships with Pomona Valley Pride and the content and availability of certain library books.
Supporters of the Pride center and allied community partners described services, student outcomes and on‑campus work. Frank Guzman, executive director of Pomona Valley Pride, said the organization has supported students and ‘‘implemented over 60 action plans for students including, but not limited to, college and career plans, identity and coming out plans’’ and that 28…
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