A ninth-grader who presented a petition against the policy, which was signed by more than 100 students in the district, wryly observed, “It seems our lives at school are about political agendas to some members of the board, not our education.” And, with a hint at the events to come, a high school senior cautioned, “If you hear our views and continue with the removal of this policy, you are showing us — the teachers, the parents, and staff members in this district — that your actions are not truly in our best interest. I suggest you think hard before making a decision that sends this message.”
When public comment ended, 77 people had spoken in favor of the policy; only 22 opposed. But in the end, it didn’t matter: The board voted to eliminate the policy. In comments defending her vote, board member Jeanette Wheeler offered trans students conversion, not protection. “I say they’re hopeless, and if [the trans children]…