Downstate School Board Candidate’s Online Comments Spark Concern

A recent Letter to the Editor in the Edwardsville Intelligencer highlighted some controversial statements made by local school board candidate Sara Bauer regarding transgender students, COVID-19 policies, and LGBTQ+ issues. The candidate has publicly questioned school policies on gender inclusion and made posts in private groups opposing COVID safety measures and LGBTQ+ rights, including comments comparing pandemic policies to the Holocaust.

This situation raises questions about the role of inclusivity, student rights, and fact-based decision-making in our schools. What are your thoughts on how communities can ensure school board candidates represent all students fairly?

Link to letter: https://archive.is/Hc0sa

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