An opinion piece by Lisa Storment describes how a Pride Flag and Advocacy Group, sponsored by Wake UP Sonoma, formed after Sonoma Valley School Board President David Bell ordered the Progress Pride flag removed from Sonoma Valley High School without a board vote; the flag was restored four days later. Citing district YouthTruth survey figures on suicidal ideation and safety among LGBTQ+ students, the group has written to the county schools superintendent seeking responses and a meeting on inclusion, the flag's handling, and rising bullying.
Read the full story: SVHS Pride Flag Important For Student Health and Safety — Sonoma Valley Sun, Aug 20.
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