Keller ISD school board bans books on gender fluidity

KELLER, Texas — It was standing room solely at Monday night time’s Keller ISD school board assembly.

On the agenda? Two points that sparked emotion and fervour from a group that was divided on the district’s path.

In a 4-3 vote, the conservative-majority school board banned library books that embrace any point out of gender fluidity.

The board’s resolution got here down after greater than 70 audio system shared their ideas throughout practically three hours of public remark.

“Y’all would rather punch down a marginalized group than stand up for all kids. I promise you, my child is not a political agenda,” one mum or dad mentioned.

On the opposite aspect of the problem, audio system thanked the board for its proposal and mentioned youngsters are being indoctrinated via such books.

“School is no place to put those ideas of changing your sex,” mentioned a mum or dad.

The assembly’s agenda additionally included a proposal to probably arm educators and different school staff on campuses. It drew each reward and criticism from the group.

“The only way to stop a bad person with a gun is a good person with one,” a speaker mentioned.

Another speaker who recognized herself as a instructor at Keller ISD spoke out towards the proposal.

“I’m scared. I don’t want to be an SRO (school resource officer). That’s not what I signed up for. I don’t feel comfortable. If you truly support us, you would ask us what we think,” she mentioned.

Those towards the proposal argued that the board hasn’t supplied sufficient element in regards to the potential plan.

In a press release to WFAA, a Keller ISD spokesperson mentioned: “No matter the direction, the safety of our students and staff will continue to be of our utmost concern as we continue to prioritize exceptional education in Keller ISD, while ensuring the safest environment possible.”

The board will vote on whether or not or to not arm school employers throughout its common assembly on Dec. 12.