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Berkeley County board delays vote on equity-and-inclusion policy amid heated debate
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Berkeley County Board of Education members debated a proposed repeal of the district's equity-and-inclusion policy and voted to table consideration until June 16 as staff and trustees sought legal and implementation clarity.
The Berkeley County Board of Education voted on Monday to table action on a proposed change to the district's equity-and-inclusion policy (agenda item 7.1) and set a follow-up date of June 16 while staff reviews legal and implementation questions.
Board member Murphy, who spoke at length against eliminating the policy, said the move would "whitewash our student population and not acknowledge the existence of children with a diverse background." He described the county as "the most diverse county in West Virginia" and argued the policy protects fairness and recognition for minority students.
Other board members and staff urged caution about rushing to implement a repeal without precise guidance. Superintendent Dr. Sacks and central-office staff said they…
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