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Former student tells board Meridian fails LGBTQ+ students, alleges rampant harassment
Summary
A former student told the Meridian school board the district is "one of the worst" in the state for LGBTQ+ students and said harassment is widespread; the board minutes record the allegation but do not record a response.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, former student Stu Maahs told the board they believe "Meridian is one of the worst districts in the state" because of lack of support for LGBTQ+ students and alleged pervasive harassment. The comment, recorded in the minutes, urged change under the incoming superintendent.
The minutes do not record a board response or any immediate action; the statement was taken as public input. The allegation is recorded in the official minutes and may prompt follow-up or staff investigation if the board or administration chooses to act at a future meeting.
