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Public commenters challenge district profanity policy and book bans during board meeting
Summary
Multiple public commenters used their allotted time to criticize district rules on profanity in public comment and to argue against book restrictions, saying the policies are inconsistently enforced and limit speech.
Several members of the public addressed the board during the May 27 public-comment period, criticizing the district’s enforcement of a policy prohibiting “foul language” during public comment and raising concerns about apparent inconsistencies between that policy and materials available in school libraries.
Dr. Justin Spies, who identified himself during the virtual comment period, told the board: “The USD 497 school board is enforcing an unconstitutional policy that prohibits speakers from using foul language during general public comment.” He said he had been removed…
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