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Othello board debates how to advise athletic directors as WIAA considers transgender-athlete amendments
Summary
Board members discussed legal risks, employee protections and community expectations as the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association prepares to vote on amendments related to transgender athletes; no formal policy change or vote was taken by the Othello School District board.
Board members of the Othello School District discussed how the district should advise athletic directors ahead of a March 26 WIAA vote on amendments related to transgender athletes, raising concerns about legal exposure for employees and the interplay between state and federal directives.
The conversation centered on whether the district should direct athletic directors (ADs) how to vote on the proposed WIAA amendments, or leave the ADs to cast advisory votes independently. Board members warned that asking district employees to take a position that may conflict with Washington state law…
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