At the most recent school board’s budget hearing for SY2026, after the district’s presentation of the budget, Katie Allen (District 4 Representative) introduced a new document to the board with district staff.
I am opposed to any type of book banning. I also think the bill proposed by Burns is unnecessary. We already have boards/committees in place to address book selection and shelving in both schools and public libraries. If I don't wish for my child lto read a specific book, I will be the one to decide. This has gone on far to long in this county and has become a polarizing issue, unfortunately.
It is concerning that a parent working with a board member would present a flawed document without discussing it prior to the meeting with the leadership, placing it in public’s access and on the agenda. That activity throws every single educator in staff “under the bus,” it’s like having the quarterback- and the entire line of fielded players - sacked. No school board needs that behavior undermining the meeting or morale.
I still haven't seen the document but Mr. Casado said it is accurate. However, there was no way for anyone else in the room to follow the discussion or to check it in real time. I think that's an issue and the board should have tabled discussion of that document until the next hearing.
Wow, that's some pretty ignorant bullshit, Katie. Always be wary of anyone putting "Marxist" into their arguments. They don't know the first thing about it in most cases. Wake up, bitch, the closet ain't closing despite your best efforts.
I am opposed to any type of book banning. I also think the bill proposed by Burns is unnecessary. We already have boards/committees in place to address book selection and shelving in both schools and public libraries. If I don't wish for my child lto read a specific book, I will be the one to decide. This has gone on far to long in this county and has become a polarizing issue, unfortunately.
It is concerning that a parent working with a board member would present a flawed document without discussing it prior to the meeting with the leadership, placing it in public’s access and on the agenda. That activity throws every single educator in staff “under the bus,” it’s like having the quarterback- and the entire line of fielded players - sacked. No school board needs that behavior undermining the meeting or morale.
I still haven't seen the document but Mr. Casado said it is accurate. However, there was no way for anyone else in the room to follow the discussion or to check it in real time. I think that's an issue and the board should have tabled discussion of that document until the next hearing.
It certainly doesn’t help citizens understand what’s happening, but worse, the staff and faculty present must have been blindsided.
Wow, that's some pretty ignorant bullshit, Katie. Always be wary of anyone putting "Marxist" into their arguments. They don't know the first thing about it in most cases. Wake up, bitch, the closet ain't closing despite your best efforts.