Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.
Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District -- which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday thatThe vote came after hours of accusations, gavel-banging, and vehement arguing from both sides that eventually forced deputies to clear the room so the board could vote.
Superintendent and school principal Molleen Barnes argued in her agendized report to the board for more inclusiveness and consideration for the feelings of LGBTQ students who frequently experience depression and even die by suicide. Board member Ted Romo, who frequently argued with the two other board members, was the only vote against the resolution. Linda Hurley joined Jurgensen in voting for the resolution.The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
Jurgensen said he endorsed equity and fair treatment for all students, "but my concern is when a school starts endorsing any particular view that can be divisive."
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