PWCS Nondiscrimination
And Commitment To Equity Policy 060
“The Prince William County School Board is
committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in
its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
The Division shall not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of
educational programs, services, and activities on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical
conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.”
Prince William County
School Board brought the aforementioned item up at the September 7, 2016 school board meeting.
There is a proposal to change the reading of the policy to include
transgender nondiscrimination. I am a
parent of former and current Prince William County School students and a former
teacher in the county. I am proposing that
the board and concerned parents of Prince William County, postpone a vote on the
proposed change until the school board has
adequately investigated the legal and social implications of this proposal. Together we can address tough issues, but we need to be conscientious problem solvers. To vote on this issue at this early time,
would be an irresponsible act. If you
agree, please sign the below petition. I
am attending the September 21st school board meeting and will be
presenting this petition to the school board.
Thank you for
your support,
Tonja Hafley
Please delay the vote and perform the necessary research and investigations. Please also provide clear text to parents and tax payers on the initiatives that would be included in this vote and allow the public the opportunity to voice concerns over any new policy's forthcoming.