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Somerville board votes to acknowledge creation of student group 'Club America' after policy debate
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about whether student clubs require board approval, the Somerville Board of Education voted to acknowledge the creation of Club America, a student group focused on limited‑government and free‑market ideas. Two board members recorded 'no' votes and the board agreed to review club‑approval procedures in committee.
The Somerville Board of Education voted to acknowledge the creation of a student group called Club America after a prolonged discussion over which district policy should govern student organizations.
Lila Macy, a senior who petitioned for the group, told the board the club’s purpose “is to educate students about the benefits of limited government, capitalism, free markets, and freedom as a whole.” Macy said the organization plans tabling and speaker events and that its national sponsor, Turning Point USA, offers grants between $100 and $2,500 to…
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