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The Gilbert School Board rejected calls to add sexual orientation to their
non-discrimination rule, after a gay student complained of repeated episodes
of harassment on campus. The Student's car was vandalized, with his
tires being slashed on several occasions, and on one his lug nuts were
loosened.
School officials instead suggested that the student park his car in a more visible
area, and said expanding the policy wouldn't automatically create a safe
environment. One board member, Marcia DeZonia, suggested that the student's
car was not actually vandalized on campus at all, and said that the culture at
Gilbert "is one of acceptance and respect for all our students."
After the board meeting, the student reported further harassment at school.
Posters advocating tolerance and respect were torn down, and one was thrown
in the student's face.
On advice from the school attorney, the school board offered no reward for
information leading to the arrest of the vandals. Several Faculty members instead,
contributed money to a reward fund. The vandals have not been caught.
Copyright © April 22, 2002 by Bruce A.
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