On March 26th, we need your help to support Trans students at Thompson School District

As a community that stands together, it’s crucial to pay attention to what’s happening in our school board meetings—especially when board members use their positions to harm students.

Nancy Rumfelt has openly expressed anti-trans views on her personal social media and recently wore an anti-trans shirt while speaking against trans athletes at a public meeting. Despite being reminded of the ethics and dress code she agreed to when taking her oath, she continues to dismiss concerns.

As a veteran, Nancy should understand the responsibility of representing something when wearing a uniform or message. Her actions go beyond personal beliefs—she is using her position to push harmful rhetoric against our trans students. We are calling for a censure of Nancy Rumfelt until she abides by the rules she swore to uphold.

Just as we are showing up to support and protect our trans youth, Nancy is aligning herself with the Larimer County Republican Party, using their platform to rally support for her anti-trans stance. This is an example of an elected official who is making it clear that they are not responsible enough to separate their personal political agenda from their role as a leader. We must hold her accountable.

There are multiple ways you can help

• Join us at the Thompson School Board meeting on Wednesday, March 26th at pm (Thompson School District R2-J Administration Building 800 S Taft Ave, Loveland) wearing rainbow or trans shirts.
• Make a public comment* in support of our trans kids at the Thompson School Board meeting.
• Write letters/emails to the Thompson School Board and Superintendent in support of a censure of Board member Nancy Rumfeldt until the dress code and ethics are met; Email info@thompsonschools.org. and address the letter to the Thompson Board of Education; Superintendent Marc Schaffer marc.schaffer@tsd.org.
• Write letters/emails thanking TSD School Board members who do stand with trans students. It is literally life-saving work!
• Share this information out there, talk with your community – forward this email to everyone.

*You will need to show up early to sign up for public comment.

Want Help Writing a Public Comment?

Join our Loveland Support Group in-person or virtually on March 24th at 6:30m. Email info@pflagfortcollins.org for in-person location. Register to attend virtually.

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