Last week, amid a flurry of opinions and other actions, the U.S. Supreme Court made a notable decision not to act when it declined to review Gloucester Cty. School District. v. Grimm, a 4th Circuit Court of Appeals decision involving the rights of transgender students.
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Research shows that a well-functioning school board absolutely contributes to high student achievement. Boards that are effective at intercommunication and listening, and work respectfully toward consensus tend to encourage a similar culture in their school districts. School board members who work in harmony with one another and with their superintendent and treasurer also tend to earn the respect and admiration of their community. A high level of trust and communication is one to which all school boards should aspire.
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On Wednesday, the Ohio Supreme Court determined that school employees may not carry firearms unless they have peace officer training or 20 years of experience as a peace officer (Gabbard v. Madison Local School Dist. School Bd.
The deadline to file a nomination petition to run for a seat on your local school board is 4 p.m. on Aug. 9. Petitions must be filed with your county board of elections.
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