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Board member flags school sports policy concerns, reminds public of Feb. levy and School Board vacancies
Summary
Board member Bobbie Stefan told the advisory board she is concerned about public debate over transgender students participating in female sports, referenced Washington state law on eligibility, urged safety for students, and reminded residents of an upcoming school levy vote in February and openings on the School Board.
Board member Bobbie Stefan used her member update to raise community concern about gender‑identity issues in the local school district, specifically public discussion about male‑to‑female transgender students participating in female sports. Stefan referenced Washington state law, saying that students who qualify for a sport are allowed to play, and urged that students be kept safe and heard.
Stefan also reminded residents that a school levy vote is scheduled for February (to provide funding for schools) and said the School Board has vacancies and is seeking applicants. No formal board action on the school matters was recorded in the advisory meeting minutes.
