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Public commenters urge district to preserve inclusivity, caution on CMAS analysis and simplify graduation competency reporting
Summary
Multiple speakers during public comment urged the board to maintain inclusive policies for LGBTQ students, criticized public interpretation of CMAS results, and asked the district to simplify how counselors verify ELA and math graduation competencies.
During the public‑comment period at the Sept. 17 Thompson School District R-2J Board of Education meeting, several community members and staff raised matters for the board to consider.
A parent, Carrie Walters, described a personal family mental‑health crisis and credited the district’s inclusive practices and teachers for supporting her child through hospitalization and recovery; she said her child is now in college and thanked the district for its inclusivity and support.
Tara Hildebrandt, a parent, praised district policies that she said provide a ‘‘safe environment where women feel empowered to share their stories and…
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