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Cascade student urges board to reject Turning Point USA club, citing safety concerns for LGBTQ students
Summary
A Cascade High School junior told the board that a proposed Turning Point USA club at Cascade would create an unsafe environment for LGBTQ students and urged clearer district policy; the board advised the student to discuss concerns with their principal and cited existing bullying and DEI policies.
Finley Mikesell, a junior at Cascade High School and ASB secretary, addressed the board during public comment to ask directors to oppose a proposed Turning Point USA club on campus, saying screenshots show members speaking unkindly about gay and transgender students and that approval would contradict district DEI and anti‑bullying policies. “These clubs actions are in direct contradiction to every public schools policies regarding bullying against…
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