In this episode of Wayne's Word, Lori Thompson (D49) and Amy Shandy (D20), school board presidents from Colorado Springs, discuss their districts' lawsuit against the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). They address the conflict between CHSAA’s policies and their commitment to protecting girls’ sports under Title IX, emphasizing fairness and safety. The conversation also covers school safety measures, including armed teacher training to prevent threats. Tune in for an in-depth look at their efforts to safeguard students and uphold integrity in education.Timestamps:01:34 - Introduction of Laurie Thompson (D49) and Amy Shandy (D20), outlining their roles and the lawsuit against CHSAA.02:15 - Lori explains why D49 initiated the lawsuit, citing their fairness and safety in sports policy.03:11 - Other districts (D20 and D11) join the lawsuit, covering much of Colorado Springs.03:30 - Addressing biological males in girls’ sports, including a soccer match case and national trends.04:34 - Amy discusses D20’s decision to join the lawsuit to protect girls preemptively.06:13 - Community response to the lawsuit, with strong support in D49 but some external opposition.07:07 - D49’s diversity, school choice, and the role of coed sports in ensuring Title IX fairness.09:17 - Importance of Title IX, gender differences in sports, and risks of injuries (e.g., volleyball incident).12:03 - Gender dysphoria trends among youth and balancing empathy with policy decisions.65:27 - School safety: Colorado’s movement to allow trained teachers to carry concealed firearms.66:22 - FASTER Colorado training program for armed teachers and its role in school security.73:14 - Addressing sexual predation in schools and the challenge of human trafficking.76:47 - Closing: Importance of electing school board members who prioritize student safety.#WaynesWord #GirlsSports #TitleIX #SchoolSafety #CHSAA #ColoradoSchools #D49 #D20 #EducationPolicy #StudentSafety #FairnessInSports #ArmedTeachers #FASTERColorado #SchoolBoard #ProtectOurKids
