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Public commenter urges board to prioritize homeless youth supports and McKinney‑Vento services
Summary
A public commenter thanked staff for McKinney‑Vento work and the care portal, and cited national statistics on LGBTQ youth homelessness while urging the board to remember decisions affect vulnerable students.
During public comment, a community member identified as Randy thanked district staff and administrators for their McKinney‑Vento work and for the local care portal that connects families with services.
Randy offered national context: "Nationwide, 40 percent of our homeless youth are LGBTQ plus members even though they only make up 7 to 10% of the community," and went on to say that many leave home after family rejection. He urged the board to remember that district policy choices can have direct consequences for vulnerable students and thanked "Melissa, their admin staff" for focusing on these students.
This was delivered as public comment and does not constitute board action. Staff and board members thanked the commenter and moved on to agenda items.
