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Public commenters and board discuss revised locker-room and diversity policy (2422)
Summary
Public commenters raised concerns about policy 2422’s language on diversity and locker-room practices; a resident said the language risked telling young children they are racist and the board replied that the district 'doesn't tell children they're racist' and that the policy is implementing state standards and remains a work in progress.
During the public-comment period, Warren Crosby said he was concerned that the policy language tied to 2422 — which references state curriculum standards on diversity and inclusion — could be interpreted to "establish in children as young as kindergarten that they are racist." Crosby asked whether the board intended to 'tell children they're racist.'
A board speaker responded directly: "We don't tell children they're racist," and clarified that the policy references state statutes and standards; the board said the policy itself is not a new law being voted into existence but reflects parts of existing state requirements. Several board members described the revised policy as a "work in progress" and said administration and teachers are meeting to smooth implementation.
Board members later moved and adopted the second reading of the listed policies, including the revised 2422, with comments acknowledging remaining implementation 'kinks' and plans for further teacher engagement. The board approved the second reading by roll call.
