The Miami-Dade School Board last year agreed the district would recognize October as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) History Month. Now, the board will again have to determine whether to acknowledge the month.
“It’s so divisive and puts us in such a position of discussion that takes away from the fundamental reading, writing and arithmetic,” Pérez said. “I don’t think [the recognition] is necessary. As a board we should try not to bring controversy when it isn’t necessary.”
The measure also follows a recent School Board election that resulted in two Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed candidates winning their bids. Roberto Alonso will succeed Chairwoman Perla Hantman-Tabares, while Colucci will represent the seat Perez held for 24 years. Both newcomers have supported the governor’s education agenda and agree that discussions surrounding LBGTQ+ issues should be removed from classrooms.
Nevertheless, Baez-Geller, speaking with the Herald after the meeting, said she would work with staff to ensure the call to action included in her request “is understood for what it is” when it is presented again Wednesday. She said she understands that some people “have already made up their mind.”
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