The Cumberland Valley School District has been thrown into the national spotlight, after a controversial vote by its school board this week.
On April 15, the school board voted unanimously to cancel an anti-bullying assembly scheduled for May 22 at Mountain View Middle School that was to feature "30 Rock" actor and author, Maulik Pancholy, who is gay.
“I thought it was outrageous and very concerning," said Trisha Comstock, a parent who is behind a petition now circulating online, asking the board to reverse its decision. “It clearly sends a message to our staff, our students, and our residents that identify as LGBTQ+, that part of the community, that they’re not welcome, they’re not seen, they’re not respected.”
The reaction from Comstock and others comes after the discussion held by board members on Monday night.
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