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Parent urges 27J to clarify restroom policy and Title IX compliance
Summary
At public comment, resident David Pockington urged the board to state whether district policy follows federal Title IX or Colorado law regarding restroom access, saying parents want clarity and protection for students.
During public comment at the June 10 School District 27J board meeting, resident David Pockington pressed the board to put in writing which legal standard the district follows for restroom access and related intimate spaces.
Pockington said he was speaking for parents who "want to be heard and acknowledged" and asked the board why its policy language references Title IX but, in his words, "we allow boys into girls bathrooms." He asked the board to specify whether 27J will follow federal Title IX or Colorado law so parents know what to expect.
Board response and staff comment: the board did not adopt an immediate policy change during the meeting. Staff later noted that Title IX matters are handled through the district’s Title IX coordinator (noted in the report as Megan Rhodess) and that the district has screening and reporting processes. The board and administration agreed to continue listening and said they would follow established complaint and investigation procedures.
Why it matters: the comment raised a legal and community-relations question about how the district balances federal requirements, state law and local policy in areas that affect student privacy and safety. The board recorded the concern during public comment and did not take action at the meeting; the issue remained on the public record for future consideration.
Next steps: no policy change occurred on June 10. Directors signaled an intent to rely on established Title IX processes and to bring technical or clarifying policy language to the board if staff recommend changes.
