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Board revives invocation practice; one member publicly urges clarity and inclusiveness
Summary
The board reinstated invocation on the agenda; a board member said she was uncomfortable and asked the district to make the invocation policy and sign-up process clearer so all faiths (or none) feel welcome to participate.
The Rapid City Area Schools Board of Education reinstated an invocation on the agenda and clarified the sign-up process after a board member raised concerns about inclusivity.
Board member Christine Stephenson said she was "not completely comfortable" with having invocations on the agenda and asked the board to be transparent about how people sign up to give an…
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