The Board of Education for Central Okanagan Public Schools is reiterating that student and staff safety are their top priorities, after an issue at a track meet earlier this month regarding a child91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s gender.
It released a statement on June 16 saying that it remains committed to providing 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœsafe and inclusive spaces to learn and work.
91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœInclusion is key because each learner must have the opportunity to be a child, follow their dreams, and ultimately succeed in their individual educational pursuits.
91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœOur district policies against bullying, harassment, and discrimination align with the BC Human Rights Code so that people can learn and work without fear of discrimination based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect of their individual identity.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ
The release added that the board does not condone any political agendas, movements, or groups that are increasingly spreading intolerance and misinformation.
91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœWhile everyone is entitled to hold their own views, no one is entitled to express views or make false statements that defame, harass, or threaten our students or staff. We continue to strive to build a caring community, which includes anyone that is 2SLGBTQIA+.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ
Capital News has reached out to the board91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s chairperson for comment.
Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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