Some members of the Hilliard City School Board spoke out for the first time Monday about the federal lawsuit filed by eight parents against the district over teachers' handling of LGBT+ issues, saying the district would "aggressively" fight the claims.
More than 100 residents and parents packed Monday's board meeting in the gym at Avery Elementary School, with some residents speaking in defense of the district against the lawsuit, and others saying the board needed more clarity about its adherence to its policies and what was being taught in classrooms.
After the public comment portion of the meeting, Board member Kara Crowley, who joined the board in 2022, directly addressed the lawsuit in her personal capacity, saying that she would help to "aggressively fight these false claims."
"The misinformation and mischaracterizations they are spreading are not only misleading, but harmful," Crowley said of the plaintiffs. "Our schools are wonderful. Our teachers are incredible. And our students and I stand with all of our students without exception."
In comments last month, Superintendent David Stewart denounced the lawsuit, saying it was filled with "misstatements of fact and mischaracterizations,” Stewart said. On Monday, Board President Beth Murdoch said the entire board stood behind the superintendent's statement.
"We live in challenging times, with a lot of complicated issues for students, parents, teachers and school administrators," Murdoch said. "And I assure you we are...
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