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Bandon board approves OSBA Pride caucus seat after heated debate, amends bylaws

Bandon School District Board · November 18, 2024
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Summary

After a prolonged debate about OSBA governance and perception, the Bandon School District board voted 4–3 to support an OSBA resolution creating a Pride caucus and a designated director seat; members also considered broader bylaw amendments tied to caucus representation.

The Bandon School District board voted 4–3 to support a resolution that creates a Pride caucus within the Oregon School Boards Association and designates a caucus director seat on OSBA’s board and legislative policy committee.

Board members framed the decision as a choice about membership governance rather than local school policy. Opponents said the change would give an adult caucus direct voting power on OSBA policy and risk shaping statewide agendas; supporters said caucuses are a forum for…

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