Josiah Poynter, a senior told the board: “Inclusion matters to young people. This is why we must have this book in our school’s library
"The only course of action is a formal public apology to all the librarians & for you to submit your resignation from the school board”
“My concern is for the children of Flagler County. This book needs to be investigated as a crime in our media center"
Parents asked the board to delay or reject the proposed policies as Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) could bring potential changes to state laws
A board member advocated for the burning of such books - “I think we should throw those books in a fire,” he said
The woman continued to express her indignation as the committee chair managed to shut her down threatening her with expulsion
Josh Mandel has a lengthy history of making anti-LGBTQ & anti-refugee statements and he is opposed to coronavirus mandates
Asked should school boards be allowed to reject policies to protect trans kids- school boards “should be making their own decisions” he said
After the ban of Pride & Black Lives Matter flags in schools neighbors constructed a large Progress Pride flag within view of the high school
Two people arrested, two others injured