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Kennewick residents press board to bar biological males from girls' spaces; directors say they will seek legal clarity
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Kennewick School District to bar biological males from girls’ locker rooms, bathrooms and sports during public comment. Board members said they hear concerns and some directors said they will seek legal guidance and consider letters to state or federal authorities; no formal policy change was made at the meeting.
Several Kennewick residents used the district’s public comment period to urge the Kennewick School District Board of Directors to bar biological males from girls’ locker rooms, bathrooms and athletic teams, saying the practice violates Title IX and risks girls’ privacy.
The comments prompted board discussion and offers by individual directors to seek legal clarity. The board did not adopt any new policy or take a formal vote on restricting participation.
Resident Thomas Galliano told the board, “We urge our county school district administration to ban all biological males from girls' sports, girls' locker rooms, and girls' bathrooms.” Sylvia Lusfeldt, speaking as a supporter…
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