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Worthington board votes to rescind policy 5223, sets effective date to Dec. 31 after debate about timing
Summary
After discussion about potential disruption to programs and pending state legislation, the Worthington Board of Education voted Dec. 9 to rescind policy 5223 with an amendment making the rescission effective Dec. 31, 2024; the motion carried by recorded vote of the four members present.
The Worthington Board of Education voted on Dec. 9 to rescind board policy 5223 and amended the motion so the rescission becomes effective after Dec. 31, 2024.
Board member Jennifer Best raised procedural and community‑impact concerns during the second‑reading discussion, saying the board was "moving a little quickly" and suggesting either postponing the vote until January or amending the effective date so programs scheduled during the holiday break would not be canceled. Treasurer TJ Cusick clarified board procedure, saying that "once a first reading…
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