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Public commenters urge board to address gender ideology and parental opt-in policies
Summary
Three audience commenters raised concerns about LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum and student support, urged study sessions, and urged parental opt-in approaches; the board took the remarks under advisement and did not take action during the meeting.
Three registered speakers used the audience-comments portion of the Oct. 21 meeting to raise concerns about instruction and student support related to gender identity and inclusive curricula.
Donna Oravis told the board she has raised concerns previously about what she called "gender ideology" in classrooms and urged the district to hold a study session. "With all the good happening in the Sumner School District, you have ignored this elephant in the room," she said, and asked…
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