Cheney school board tables non-discrimination policy

Saying they needed more information and public input, the Cheney School Board voted at its Nov. 12 regular meeting to table adoption of an updated non-discrimination policy. The policy included new language recommended by the Washington State School Directors Association regarding inclusive approaches for transgender students such as confidential health and education information, sports and physical education and access to restroom and locker room facilities.

Public comment at the meeting centered on the language regarding facilities. Steve Hetrick, who said he spoke not in his position as pas...