Vermillion School Board Set To Change Restroom Gender Policy

Vermillion School Board Set To Change Restroom Gender Policy

The Vermillion School Board spent nearly two hours Wednesday evening receiving public comment on a passionate topic- the restroom gender policy for the district.

The issue became the focus of attention when Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey told board members last month that from time to time, requests are received for students to be able to use bathrooms opposite of their birth gender.

Nate Brady spoke to the school board on behalf of a transgender student in the Vermillion School District. He read a letter from the student…

Todd Nelson, a Vermillion School District parent, spoke out in opposition to a policy change…

Ultimately, the school board did not take formal action Wednesday, but agreed a policy change is needed in the coming weeks.