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Poudre School District board adopts three October resolutions honoring LGBTQIA+ History Month, Bullying Prevention Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day
Summary
The Poudre School District R‑1 Board of Education unanimously approved three symbolic resolutions Oct. 7 recognizing LGBTQIA+ History Month, National Bullying Prevention Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day; speakers and community members praised the district’s inclusive policies and urged continued support for vulnerable students.
The Poudre School District R‑1 Board of Education voted unanimously Oct. 7 to adopt three resolutions recognizing LGBTQIA+ History Month, National Bullying Prevention Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Aaron Noblick, a Rocky Mountain High School teacher and GSA sponsor, addressed the board in support of the LGBTQIA+ resolution, urging leaders to ‘‘recognize people every single day’’ and saying the resolution helps ‘‘create and preserve a sense of belonging’’ for students. Later, the board approved the resolution by a 7‑0 vote.
Kirsten Espinosa, the district’s compliance prevention and response coordinator, spoke to the bullying‑prevention resolution and described three district strategies: student education (noting required fourth‑ and sixth‑grade lessons on being upstanders), recurring professional development for staff required by state prevention law, and a public reporting website that anyone in the community can use to submit reports of bullying, harassment or discrimination. The board approved that resolution 7‑0 as well.
Directors also heard from Philip and Miguel Chavez before adopting a resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Chavez family described local indigenous language, cultural practices and the importance of teaching accurate histories. The board approved that resolution 7‑0 and invited the guests to a photo at the dais.
Board members praised the district’s approach during brief remarks. One director read aloud passages from the LGBTQIA+ resolution that pledged the district to ‘‘provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where all students, employees, families, and community members are recognized, supported, included, and celebrated.’’ Staff and several community speakers urged the board to continue efforts defending the district’s inclusive practices and protecting students at risk.
The resolutions were ceremonial and did not enact policy changes. The board moved on to other business after thanking the presenters and participants.
