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Funding for Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Hidden in Maintenance Plan
The Board is set to approve a 10-year, multi-million dollar facilities maintenance plan (Item II.A). Buried deep within the state-mandated financial spreadsheet is a specific budget category for ‘Remodeling for Gender-Neutral Single-User Restrooms.’ While the district has currently budgeted $0 for this, approving the plan as-is creates a pre-authorized pathway to spend taxpayer money on these projects in the future without a specific, public vote on the issue itself.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board and ask them to pull Item II.A for public discussion. ‘Why is a funding category for gender-neutral restrooms included in a long-term maintenance plan? Facility funds must be prioritized for academics and safety, not social projects. Remove this line item before any vote is taken.’ Members should verify board contact information on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Creates a future, pre-approved funding stream for ideological facility changes.
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