Highline board adopts 'Our schools, our promise' resolution to affirm protections for LGBTQIA+ and immigrant students

The Highline School Board on March 2025 adopted Resolution 02-25, “Our schools, our promise: a stand for every student,” affirming the district’s commitment to maintaining safe, welcoming schools for all students, including LGBTQIA+ and immigrant students. The motion carried on a 3-0 roll call vote.

The resolution says Highline will uphold state and federal law and district policies and use “all lawful powers” to protect students and community members targeted by recent federal statements and actions; it specifically cites Washington state law, Senate Bill 5462 (2024), and the U.S. Supreme Court decision Plyler v. Doe (1982) in its text. The board read the resolution at the meeting and then voted to adopt it after public comment and director remarks.

Board members and staff framed the resolution as a response to national developments that community members said were causing fear among students and families. Director Alvarez, who provided background for the…