The recent Clark County School District Board of Trustees election saw a notable shift with the addition of two new members previously associated with a group known for advocating book restrictions. Lorena Biassotti and Lydia Dominguez, former participants in the local chapter of Moms for Liberty, were elected to seats on the board, both detaching from the group due to internal disagreements.
According to
8 News Now
, Biassotti, who now represents District E, emphasized her alignment with parental concerns, deeming her victory a reflection of a mandate from parents. She once referred to her ascent from being ousted from school board meetings to securing a seat on the board as “vengeance.” Dominguez shared similar sentiments, stating her intent to prioritize children’s interests over any particular group.
Dominguez’s victory over Eileen Eady gives her a position in District B. The incoming trustees are stepping into a critical period as they’ll be tasked with hiring a new superintendent for the nation’s fifth-largest school district following the ousting of Dr. Jesus Jara earlier this year. Both newcomers have stressed the importance of selecting a leader who’s data-driven and brings substantial leadership experience to the table.
In the backdrop of these elections, concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact on policies addressing the rights of gender-diverse students. One mother, with a gender-diverse child, reached out to current Trustee Linda Cavazos, expressing fear over the election results, as reported by the
Las Vegas Review-Journal
. Biassotti and Dominguez have openly stated their intentions to review, if not repeal, the district’s gender policy and analyze the presence of what they consider to be “sexually graphic” books in schools.
While Biassotti and Dominguez align on many issues, including their support for a figure like President-elect Donald Trump, they both insist their approach will be nonpartisan. The ACLU of Nevada, via Executive Director Athar Haseebullah, has signaled a readiness to challenge potential free speech infringements.
As new trustees, Dominguez and Biassotti will join a board that has struggled with division and conflict. Despite past tensions, including Biassotti’s previous confrontational appearances at board meetings, current trustees like Cavazos and Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan have expressed hope for collaboration. The addition of these trustees, who were previously backed by Moms for Liberty, is expected to bring new perspectives to a board still grappling with a divided past and the mission to lead a large educational district forward.
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