Mark Reagles, the leader of the classified employees’ union at the Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD), is voicing his concerns over the district’s decision to remove LGBTQ sex education from its curriculum. This move, initiated by the newly appointed president of the CVUSD board of trustees, aims to make the curriculum “more palatable and proper for our community.” However, Reagles argues that this change raises significant issues.
Reagles has filed a formal complaint with the State Board of Education, which has found the complaint to have merit. The district now has about a month to challenge this finding. In an interview with NBC7, Reagles explained that both union members and students have expressed their concerns to him, highlighting the negative impact of the curriculum changes.
“Removing LGBTQ education from our sex ed curriculum leaves students feeling marginalized and unable to discuss their sexuality within the school environment,” Reagles told NBC7. He believes that inclusive education is crucial for the well-being and acceptance of all students, and the current changes undermine these values.
The removal of LGBTQ topics from the sex education curriculum has sparked a broader debate about educational content and inclusivity in the Cajon Valley Union School District. As the district contemplates its next steps, the community and educators are closely watching the developments, which could have lasting implications for how sex education is taught in the region.
