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Solomons resident criticizes removal of anti‑racism language and 'safe space' stickers at board meeting
Summary
Nancy Krause, a Solomons resident, told the board she attends meetings to 'stand up for those who are marginalized,' criticizing past board actions to remove an anti‑racism policy and 'safe space' stickers and warning of consequences when people stay silent.
Nancy Krause, who identified herself as a Solomons resident, used her allotted public‑comment time to challenge recent board actions and urge vigilance on behalf of marginalized students and staff.
"First, they came for the socialist ... Then they came for the Jews and then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me," Krause recited, framing her remarks as a warning about the consequences of silence. She said she was surprised when "the anti‑racism policy was being removed from the school platform" and that the board later removed "safe space" stickers after a board member suggested concerns that such stickers might enable grooming.
Krause asked why the board had taken those actions and said she attends meetings to "stand up for those who are marginalized." No board member provided an on‑the‑record response during her two‑minute comment; the board proceeded to regular agenda business.
Krause’s remarks were part of the evening’s public comment period, where the board reiterated rules for submitting written testimony and contact information for follow‑up from district staff.
