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LGBT language added to Loudoun school employment policy after School Board debate
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LGBT language added to Loudoun school employment policy after School Board debate
By John Battiston, [email protected] Dec 9, 2019 Updated 27 min ago
The Loudoun County School Board on Dec. 3 approved adding language concerning LGBT matters and veteran status to the Loudoun County Public Schools Equal Opportunity Employment policy, though the process was not without its controversy.
Beth Huck (At-Large) introduced recommended changes to LCPS Policy 7012, which would say the School Board "does not discriminate [against prospective hires] on the basis of perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status."
Upon receiving input from several board members, the LCSB Human Resources and Talent Development Committee began meeting in October to review and discuss revision of the policy. The proposed changes were presented as an information item at the Nov. 19 board meeting.
Following Huck's introduction, Debbie Rose (Algonkian District) made a motion to amend the proposed language by adding, "This policy does not change current practice regarding bathroom and locker room use or overnight field trips." Chairman Jeff Morse (Dulles District) seconded.
"[I'm] just hoping to provide these extra measures to accommodate the privacy and sensitivities of all our students and staff," Rose said.
She reminded staff of LCPS's current practice by which students who update the gender on their birth certificates can use facilities corresponding to the gender with which they identify.
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A 5-1 vote finally enacted the revised Policy 7012, with Eric Hornberger (Ashburn District) opposed and Morse, Turgeon and Croll abstaining.
Tuesday's Loudoun County School Board meeting is available to watch in full at [vimeo.com].
LGBT language added to Loudoun school employment policy after School Board debate
By John Battiston, [email protected] Dec 9, 2019 Updated 27 min ago
The Loudoun County School Board on Dec. 3 approved adding language concerning LGBT matters and veteran status to the Loudoun County Public Schools Equal Opportunity Employment policy, though the process was not without its controversy.
Beth Huck (At-Large) introduced recommended changes to LCPS Policy 7012, which would say the School Board "does not discriminate [against prospective hires] on the basis of perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status."
Upon receiving input from several board members, the LCSB Human Resources and Talent Development Committee began meeting in October to review and discuss revision of the policy. The proposed changes were presented as an information item at the Nov. 19 board meeting.
Following Huck's introduction, Debbie Rose (Algonkian District) made a motion to amend the proposed language by adding, "This policy does not change current practice regarding bathroom and locker room use or overnight field trips." Chairman Jeff Morse (Dulles District) seconded.
"[I'm] just hoping to provide these extra measures to accommodate the privacy and sensitivities of all our students and staff," Rose said.
She reminded staff of LCPS's current practice by which students who update the gender on their birth certificates can use facilities corresponding to the gender with which they identify.
....
A 5-1 vote finally enacted the revised Policy 7012, with Eric Hornberger (Ashburn District) opposed and Morse, Turgeon and Croll abstaining.
Tuesday's Loudoun County School Board meeting is available to watch in full at [vimeo.com].
vimeo.com/377082210
