Missouri school board rejects LGBTQ+ 'statement of support': 'I'm not here to push forward an agenda'

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Springfield (Missouri) Public Schools board member Shurita Thomas-Tate suggested that the board draft a LGBTQ+ 'statement of support' at a school board meeting. The move failed, however.

"We believe that while such a statement does not address all of the concerns faced by queer students and staff, it is a necessary first step to ensuring that said students and staff are welcomed and supported at SPS. We demand this action be taken immediately," the petition reads.

Board member Steve Makoski, who"prepared a statement" in response to the resolution, pushed back on the suggestion to draft"As a member of this prestigious board, I'm not here to push forward an agenda of sexual identity, GLO... rainbow clubs, MAGA groups, Pride, NRA, NAACP, or any other group or faction," Makoski said.He continued,"This resolution is nothing more than a distraction for our school system.

"We want every Springfield Public School student to be success-ready when they graduate and pursue their next step. While there may not always be agreement, we are unanimous in the adoption of a five-year Strategic Plan that prioritizes all students," the statement continued.

 

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