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Parent thanks voters and urges Wenatchee School Board to affirm safety for transgender students
Summary
Parent Kathleen McGuire thanked the board for levy communications and asked the district to maintain commitments to student safety and belonging, specifically calling out protections for transgender students during policy reviews.
Kathleen McGuire, a parent in the Wenatchee School District, addressed the board during the public comment period on Feb. 25 to thank the district for its work communicating the value of school programs following a successful levy and to urge continued attention to student safety and belonging, particularly for transgender students.
McGuire praised the district's recent communication emphasizing a commitment to student safety in the face of immigration enforcement concerns and said the purpose of public schools is to "value, reflect, and uplift all students, regardless of race, religion, gender, [or] sexual orientation." She told the board she wants that commitment reflected in policy reviews: "I urge the board to maintain their commitment to these measures and their stated values, specifically as it applies to transgender students and their ability to fully and safely participate in all aspects of student life," McGuire said.
McGuire also thanked staff and community members for the work that led to the levy passing and emphasized that measures of student success should include whether students "feel seen, valued, feel safe, and know that they belong."
Why it matters: Public comment reiterated community expectations that district policy reviews and communications should explicitly consider the safety and inclusion of transgender students as the district updates policies and responds to changing federal guidance.
