Board member asks to add discussion on 'biological boys and girls' spaces' to a future agenda

A board member asked to add a discussion to a future agenda about "having biological boys and girls' spaces, primarily bathroom, locker rooms, and sports." The request was entered as a future agenda item and board members debated whether to take the discussion at a full board meeting or first allow the policy committee to consider options.

"I would like to add to the agenda and have us discuss, the topic of having biological boys and girls' spaces, primarily bathroom, locker rooms, and sports," the board member said. Other members noted the issue is the subject of ongoing litigation and recommended the policy committee or staff research legal implications and potential policy language before a full board debate.

No policy was adopted; the board gave direction that the policy committee should consider whether to draft language or hold a preliminary discussion before the board takes further action.