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Board approves two-year sex education report amid mixed views on parental role
Summary
On a 6–1 vote the board approved the district's Sex Education two-year report. Supporters praised the curriculum's focus on health and risk prevention; one trustee emphasized parental primacy in those conversations during board communications.
The St. Johns Public Schools Board approved the Sex Education two-year report by a 6–1 vote. Trustee Darragh moved the motion, supported by Vice President Parker-Sternburgh; the motion passed with one dissenting vote.
An online public comment from Kendel Darragh (Treasurer, Briggs District Library) thanked the district for developing a comprehensive sex education curriculum, noting the importance of informing students about health, relationships and sexually transmitted diseases. Trustee Mansfield expressed during board communications that she believes parents should play a primary role in conversations about sex education and raised concerns about certain curriculum topics and books used in classes. The Board's vote formalizes acceptance of the two-year report; additional curriculum details or revisions were not recorded in the minutes.
