Reversing course on its previous decision, Oshkosh Area Board of Education adopted the latest Title IX regulations for all but five of its schools during a surprisingly civil board meeting Wednesday at Alberta Kimball Auditorium.
Surrounded by a significantly larger โ yet less hostile โ crowd, the board voted to approve the new policies that redefine discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity just two months after opting not to adopt them in a vote. Effective Aug. The atmosphere surrounding the policies has been quite divisive, and particularly perplexing, as there are currently eight federal cases against the Title IX revisions resulting in them being blocked in 26 states.
Schools attended by a child of a member of Moms for Liberty are also barred from adopting the rules.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. It was in stark contrast to the last board meeting , which was met with several disruptions and even resulted in police having to escort two men out of the building. Oshkosh Arena: Oshkosh Arena management company to host job fair Sept.
Several who opposed the policy feared for the safety of students within bathrooms, locker rooms and showers while supporters believed the policies would lead to further protection for LGBTQ children, particularly transgender students.
