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Patron urges Rockwood board to adopt uniform flag-display policy; request to refer policy fails
Summary
A patron urged the Rockwood School District to adopt a uniform policy for displaying country flags in common school areas, arguing individual school discretion creates inequity and legal risk. The board debated the proposal and a motion to send the policy request to committee did not pass.
Gloria Grice, a patron who spoke during public comment, urged the Rockwood Board of Education to adopt a neutral, districtwide policy governing which country flags are displayed in common areas. "This is not just about Palestine," Grice said, arguing the absence of the Palestinian flag at one school exposed inconsistent practices and that a clear policy would reduce bias and legal…
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