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Public commenters and trustees spar over diversity assembly, 3 R's language and district messaging; board to consider an administrator resolution in April
Summary
Multiple public speakers urged clarity about a recent school "diversity assembly" and urged parental notice; a trustee requested removing a list of protected categories from the district's 3 R's statement. Superintendent said administrators will bring a resolution in April to unify the approach.
Several members of the public spoke during the call-to-the-public portion of the March 17 meeting about a school assembly and broader questions about the district's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion and the district's "3 R's" (Reason, Respect, Responsibility).
Public comments
- Kim Thompson, a parent, said a Village assembly that was posted on social media had more context than the post showed and that the assembly's themes were about fairness, inclusion and respect. She said parents should be able to opt in or out of diversity training but that the particular assembly felt aligned with the 3 R's and expressed…
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