School Board Meeting - Dec. 17, 2024
Retirement recognition for Director Bev Petrie
Public comment regarding Identity Harm Protocols
Student Representative report
Superintendent's report on safety and crisis response
Approval of meeting agenda
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approve tonight's agenda
Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by Director Thelander
Notable Quotes (3)
I just feel very confident that the board that's going to take office in January is going to continue that [goal of doing what's best for kids].
This protocol that is being proposed to be put in place permanently was brought up by at the last District advisory committee meeting... he was called names like CIS.
I read through the identity harm protocols and I felt compelled to come here and show my support tonight.
People (6)
Bev PetrieDirectorRetiring board member being honored for four years of service.
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Retiring board member being honored for four years of service.
“I am honored that the community put its trust in me... we tend to underestimate the power of stability in an organization.”
Reflecting on her tenure and the board's hiring of a superintendent.
Dr. Michael FunkSuperintendentPraised Director Petrie for being the 'backbone' of the board.
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Praised Director Petrie for being the 'backbone' of the board.
“Stability starts with the school board and I think you in particular have been the backbone of this board.”
Tribute to Director Petrie.
Kate HarryCommunity MemberOpposed identity harm protocols, citing background in sociology/counseling.
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Opposed identity harm protocols, citing background in sociology/counseling.
“Bullying is not only wrong it does have to be addressed but the way we have to address it is to address it individually.”
Argument against formalizing identity-based protocols.
Michael McCarthyCommunity MemberOpposed protocols as 'identity policing' and criticized the advisory committee.
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Opposed protocols as 'identity policing' and criticized the advisory committee.
“Unity and stability are the Hallmarks of tyranny is not the Hallmarks of a functioning democracy.”
Criticism of the board's stated goals.
Laura LouParentSupported identity harm protocols to protect marginalized students.
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Supported identity harm protocols to protect marginalized students.
“Ignoring this fact undermines our ability to protect the students these Protocols are designed to help.”
Argument for identity-focused policies.
James CashmanCommunity MemberUsed satire regarding a 'pirate' identity to critique current policies.
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Used satire regarding a 'pirate' identity to critique current policies.
“Does anyone here have an objection to the permanent removal of my grandchild's leg and the removal of an eye so he can live his best life?”
Satirical question to board regarding identity-based policy limits.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- District Advisory Committee meeting: December 6th
- School Board Meeting: Current date
- NHS Coffee House: Friday, the 20th
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