Josephine County resident urges parents to attend Three Rivers school-board meeting over health-clinic changes

During the public-comment period on June 3, a resident identified as Judy urged community members to attend a July 4 reading event and also raised concerns about a recent Three Rivers school-district action she said would expand school-clinic services.

Judy said the district "passed a... the schoolboard health clinics" and expressed concern that the program would include referrals for gender-affirming care and contraceptives being available in school restrooms. She named two board members—Rick Nelson and Nancy Reese—saying they "courageously explained why we shouldn't pass this" but that the measure ultimately passed. "So just be aware and maybe the parents out there to check be really close to finding out what's going on with their kids," she said.

Judy also invited residents to a July 4th program she organizes, described the event as a 45-minute reading of the Declaration of Independence with musical performances, and encouraged community attendance.

Why it matters: Judy's remarks reflect local concern about school health services and parental notification; she urged direct community engagement at the district's next school-board meeting at the New Hope district office.

What the board did: The commissioners acknowledged public comment but did not take formal action on the topic during the session.

Attribution note: Judy identified herself only by first name and as a resident of Josephine County; the county board did not debate or vote on the school-district item during this meeting.