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District 49 School Board Faces Heated Debate Over Transgender Bathroom Policy and Financial Challenges
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Overview: The recent District 49 School Board meeting was dominated by discussions over the transgender bathroom policy and financial exigency, reflecting deep community divisions and pressing budgetary concerns. The board faced public comments on the policy JBAA, which mandates sex-segregated facilities, and deliberated on the district’s financial struggles due to declining enrollment and state funding unpredictability.
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Superintendent:
Peter Hilts
School Board Officials:
Jamilynn D’Avola, Deb Schmidt, Marie La Vere-Wright, Lori Thompson, Mike Heil
Peter Hilts
School Board Officials:
Jamilynn D’Avola, Deb Schmidt, Marie La Vere-Wright, Lori Thompson, Mike Heil
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/16/2026
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Recording Published:
01/16/2026
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Duration:
238 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Highly Noteworthy
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State:
Colorado
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County:
El Paso County
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Towns:
Colorado Springs
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