Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Title IX topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Parents and coaches press board for clearer Title IX and locker‑room safeguards
Summary
During public comment, speakers demanded immediate written policies and transparency after a Sept. 9 incident at Monroe High that raised concerns about a male entering a female locker room; one commenter requested a district policy that explicitly protects girls' sports and follows federal Title IX guidance.
Three community members used public comment time to press the board on safety, transparency and legal exposure. The first speaker (called by the chair as Mr. Lochner) described an incident on Sept. 9 in which a male entered a girls' locker room while a Monroe High varsity volleyball match took place and urged immediate written safeguards and accountability for faculty and administrators who "had prior knowledge" and did not alert parents or students.
Bill LaVoy, a later commenter, sought transparency about the district's legal costs tied to a related lawsuit and asked whether insurance or athletics funds are covering defense costs. Laura Perry, a longtime coach and former district student, urged the board to adopt a clear district policy on how Monroe Public Schools will respond if a biological male seeks to compete in girls athletics or access girls athletic spaces, stressing adherence to federal Title IX protections.
Chair acknowledged the comments and said the district would follow up with the speakers. The comments were not a board action but signal community expectation for prompt administrative follow‑up and potential policy work.
