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Gilroy Unified board approves amended Pride‑month flag resolution after public debate; limits display to district office and high schools

Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education · June 13, 2024
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Summary

After public comment and trustee debate, the board voted to approve an amended resolution permitting Pride flags to be flown at the district office and high‑school flagpoles (four high schools plus district office), with staff training and a phased approach discussed by trustees.

The board considered a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and debated whether to fly Pride flags on district flagpoles. A public commenter urged the board to vote against flag‑raising, arguing schools should remain neutral; the speaker read religious text to oppose the measure.

Supporters on the board said flying the flag is a…

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