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Vermillion School Board Adopts Inclusive Policy

Friday, 26 June 2009 08:05

On Monday June 22, after urging from a wide range of community supporters, the Vermillion School Board voted 4-1 to add sexual orientation and gender identity to its non-discrimination policy. 

The Vermillion School District joins the Brookings, Sioux Falls, and Pierre School Districts, the Board of Regents, as well as the cities of Vermillion, Lead, and Brookings, Minnehaha and Shannon Counties, and the majority of large private employers in adopting inclusive policies, that simply tell employees that what matters is the quality of the work -- not someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.  Equality South Dakota is proud that the district has recognized the need for this forward-thinking policy, largely thanks to the broad grassroots support among members of the community, including pastors, parents, graduates of the district, and elected officials.

Local media picked up the story. You can read The Vermillion Plain Talk's coverage of the meeting here.  

Want to encourage your city, school district, or employer to become a champion of diversity?  Email info@eqsd.org for details.