The Board of Education believes that all students are entitled to a quality education in a safe environment.  This belief extends to transgender students, that is, students who self-identify with a gender that is different from their biological sex.

The Board seeks to balance the privacy needs of all students.  This policy sets forth the practices that are in place for the welfare of all of our students.  This policy does not anticipate every situation that might occur with respect to transgender students, and the needs of each student must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Student Identity

Transgender students may select a first name and pronoun that more closely matches their gender identity.  This chosen name shall be used by District staff to communicate verbally and electronically other than in official school records.  Changes of name shall not be permitted to exceed one name change per school year. Gender markers on unofficial District forms and related documents will reflect the student’s gender identity.

Official school records will list the birth name and biological sex of the student.  The student or their parents/guardians may obtain a name change through the court system.

Restrooms

The District, when requested, will designate a gender-neutral restroom(s) in each building with the appropriate signage.

All students, regardless of their gender identity, will have the option of using the gender-neutral restroom, the restroom designated for their biological sex, or their self-identified gender.