Colorado Parents Challenge Jeffco Over 1 Trans Volleyball Player as 35 Girls Were Cut
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Colorado Parents Challenge Jeffco Over 1 Trans Volleyball Player as 35 Girls Were Cut
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Summary
Dakota Ridge parents escalated their challenge to Jefferson County Public Schools after a transgender student was placed on the girls' JV volleyball team, saying the district ignored privacy, fairness and retaliation concerns.
Oct. 6 internal emails cited in the report show school leaders expected the dispute weeks in advance, while parents say they were not warned and were told girls uncomfortable in the locker room should use private spaces elsewhere.
Two varsity players were initially told they could not play or attend a game after discussing the issue in a parking lot, according to a parent; the decision was later reversed after families met the coach and athletic director.
Tensions have spread beyond the roster decision, with parents reporting little response from district officials, heightened security at recent matches and frustration that more than 35 female athletes were cut from the program.
The dispute now reaches beyond volleyball, with parents warning it could affect upcoming girls' sports and some backing Colorado ballot measures they say would bar male athletes from female teams.