The morning after the 7/15/24 board meeting, Francis Howell School District Board Member Jane Puszkar talked with NewsTalkSTL and discussed several controversial policies that have sparked significant debate. She explained new library policies that allow residents and district employees to challenge books, shifting decision-making power from librarians to the school board. This change has raised concerns about increased censorship.
Puszkar also defended a policy requiring parental permission for discussions about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools, which critics argue could silence important conversations and marginalize LGBTQ+ students. Additionally, the interview touched on the temporary tabling of a contentious restroom policy, which Puszkar supported despite acknowledging the need for further legal review.
To hear more about Puszkar’s views and the policies she supports, you can listen to the interview below.
