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School board approves racial equity and land‑acknowledgement policies after heated debate
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South Washington County Schools board approved final reading of several policies — including 102.1 (Racial Equity and Inclusion) and 908.1 (Indigenous Land Acknowledgement) — following divided remarks from board members at the May 22 meeting.
The South Washington County Schools Board approved final reading of several district policies — including policy 102.1 (Racial Equity and Inclusion) and policy 908.1 (Indigenous Land Acknowledgement) — at its May 22 meeting at the District Service Center in Cottage Grove.
Superintendent Julie Nielsen introduced the items as the final reading and asked the board to approve multiple policies recommended by the board policy committee and reviewed at a May 8 workshop. "This evening I am here, to present the policies for a final reading and approval," Nielsen said.
Supporters said the policies are needed to protect…
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