Board member Leslie Rasmussen refused to vote, accusing fellow members of making the day 'political.'

Board members then voted in a special meeting to put the event on hold, deciding it would no longer happen during school hours or use school resources.

The school board first postponed the event so parents could sign permission slips after reviewing the agenda and speakers. Later this week, Mengel will speak to Congress as part of a hearing on free speech. Claire Mengel, a senior who helped plan the school-led event, said the students decided the school needed to have a diversity day no matter the board's decision. 'The first priority for FHSD, at all times, is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for every student and we will continue with our commitment to maintain a high level of safety for students while on campus.'Īfter both walkouts, students will be holding their own student-led diversity day Wednesday afternoon. 'The district recognizes and respects the rights of its students to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights to assemble peaceably and to express ideas and opinions,' the statement says. In a statement, the district said it was aware of student demonstrations planned. To support the Turpin students, Anderson High School also held a walkout at 10:25 a.m. DIVERSITY MATTERS #diversityday #fhsd /qOmIGCiZzR- Keenan Alcalde May 18, 2022

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