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Residents urge caution as Gateway SD board pauses review of policies 103 and 104
Summary
The Gateway School District board removed review of policies 103 and 104 from tonight’s agenda after multiple residents raised concerns about language tied to Title IX and gender-identity protections; commenters offered legal context and recommended options for the board.
The Gateway School District Board of Education on Oct. 28 removed review of policies 103 and 104 from the board agenda after several residents urged the board to reconsider language in policy 103 that commenters said could affect how the district treats sex-separated activities and facilities.
Public commenters told the board the portion of policy 103 under review refers to Title IX and a federal regulation regarding sex-separated facilities, and they urged caution and further legal review. "That paragraph right there means, according to the attorney that I spoke to, that you as a district would voluntarily waive your ability to separate based on [sex]," said Mary Beth, a resident and former district employee. "I don't think that's what you guys want to do."
The board chair opened public comment by telling residents the policies were "currently under review and will not be voted on at tonight's meeting," and that the policies would be returned to…
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