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Friday, July 21, 2023

CA SUP OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS TONY THURMOND THROWN OUT OF CHINO VALLEY USD FOR STANDING UP FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS

CA SUP OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS TONY THURMOND THROWN OUT OF CHINO VALLEY USD FOR STANDING UP FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS

In a stunning turn of events, a California school superintendent was kicked out of a school board meeting for standing up for LGBTQ+ students. Yes, you read that right. The superintendent was actually trying to protect students and was met with hostility from the board president. 

Now, I don't know about you, but when I think of school board meetings, I don't exactly picture a scene from an action movie. But apparently, things can get pretty heated when it comes to protecting the rights of students. 

The superintendent, who was simply trying to advocate for quality, inclusive education, was met with resistance from the board president. And not just any resistance - we're talking about a full-on verbal attack. I mean, come on. Can't we all just get along? 

But it wasn't just the verbal attack that was shocking. The board president actually instructed the police to remove the superintendent from the meeting. Talk about a power trip. I guess the board president didn't like being challenged on their radical new policy that threatened the safety of LGBTQ+ students. 

But here's the real question: if the superintendent, who is the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, can be forcibly removed from a public school board meeting, how are everyday parents and students supposed to have their voices heard? It's a valid question. If those in power are willing to silence the superintendent, what chance do regular folks have? 

Thankfully, the superintendent is not one to back down from a fight. They have sponsored AB 1078, which would fine any district that bans books to promote discrimination. It's a bold move, but one that is sorely needed in today's society. Quality, inclusive education is crucial for the success of all students, regardless of their background. 

It's clear that the superintendent is passionate about protecting California students from politicians who seek to divide our communities instead of keeping our kids safe. And let's be real - who wouldn't want to protect our kids? They're our future, after all. 

So let's all take a page out of the superintendent's book and stand up for what's right. Let's fight for quality, inclusive education for all students. Let's protect our LGBTQ+ students and ensure their safety. And let's do it all with a little bit of wit and humor, because life is too short to take everything so seriously.


Tony Thurmond
@TonyThurmond



California school superintendent kicked out, 'verbally attacked' at school board meeting https://www.ktvu.com/news/california-school-superintendent-kicked-out-verbally-attacked-at-school-board-meeting