by James Ritch | Oct 28, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board did not discuss its proposed policy on the treatment of transgender students at its Oct. 19 meeting, but parents and concerned citizens spoke during the public comment period in opposition to the policy that allows...
by James Ritch | Oct 7, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to table discussion of a policy on the treatment of transgender students, which had been proposed in compliance with Virginia law. The policy will be rewritten to better ensure the safety...
by James Ritch | Sep 23, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board failed to adopt a controversial policy concerning transgender students when a Sept. 21 vote on the matter ended in a 4-4 tie, with one abstention. Chair Paul Bull said the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that “policy...