(Now-Scrubbed from facebook.com)
KENOSHA, Wis. — A symbolic Pride Month resolution scheduled for consideration by the Kenosha Unified School Board next week is renewing debate among residents over whether schools should involve themselves in social and cultural issues at all.
The proposal comes as newly elected school board president Carl Bryan, who is openly homosexual, has faced increased attention on social media after photos circulated online showing Bryan in drag under the name “Carlotta Cox.” The photos generated significant discussion online and sharply divided reactions among community members.
The school board agenda includes multiple symbolic resolutions, including one recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month and affirming student belonging and inclusion, another recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day, and a resolution honoring recently unelected board member Yolanda Adams for her years of service. The Pride proposal specifically references LGBTQ individuals and states that LGBTQ youth continue facing discrimination and bullying while recognizing Pride Month as an opportunity to acknowledge the experiences and contributions of people who identify as LGBTQ+. The separate Juneteenth resolution recognizes June 19 as a day of education, reflection and remembrance regarding the end of slavery in the United States. The Yolanda Adams recognition resolution also notes actions taken during her tenure, including board approval of transgender nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies.
The proposal, however, has reignited broader debate among some parents and residents who say schools should avoid any discussion involving sexuality or gender-related issues entirely.
Some people who contacted Kenosha County Eye said they viewed the issue as extending beyond Bryan personally and instead involving what they believe is an increasing effort to bring social and political issues into schools.
One parent who opposed the proposal told Kenosha County Eye:
“I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that Carl Bryan is injecting his own personal politics and sexual preferences into the school district where my seven and eight-year-old children attend. The school board should not talk about Pride Month or sexuality at all. Keep that shit out of schools.”
Other critics expressed similar concerns, arguing that schools should not be involved in discussions involving sexuality of any kind — whether heterosexual, homosexual, transgender-related, or otherwise — and instead should focus strictly on academics and education.
Public reaction to Bryan himself appears divided. Some residents have said Bryan’s personal life and sexual orientation have no bearing on his ability to serve on the school board and that elected officials should be judged by their decisions and performance. Others have said they personally do not support drag performances but previously indicated they would reserve judgment unless personal beliefs affected policy decisions or district governance. Critics now argue that what they once viewed as a hypothetical concern is no longer hypothetical at all, pointing to the proposed Pride Month resolution as evidence that broader social and cultural issues are now making their way into school board action.
Supporters of the proposal would likely argue that recognizing Pride Month and promoting inclusion is not equivalent to promoting sexuality and that the resolution’s stated purpose is ensuring students feel safe, respected and welcome in school environments.
The resolution specifically states that LGBTQ youth continue to face bullying and discrimination and that schools have a role in creating environments where students experience belonging and equal educational opportunities.
The school board is expected to consider the measures during its May 26 meeting.
6 Responses
What month will KUSD celebrate straight (normal) people? Would it be ok as a KUSD employee to walk around as an employee explicitly talking in the break room to other employees about what sex acts you like to perform with your partner? Wouldn’t that violate sexual harassment policy?
Hey sally, you know what I love to do with my wife? Does Sally have a right to complain?
Whatever side you’re on, please remember that this is about children and we are the adults. So let’s try to discuss this like adults in a mature and respectfully manner please. Thanks
Oh shut the hell up!
Decades ago in Lake County IL, a principle at one of my children’s school got caught in a peep show at the old Superb Video stroking it. The school district swiftly fired him and gave him a non-derogatory letter. KUSD took the DEI route and now has to listen to all the debate about whether the clown they elected can strut his stuff. KUSD should focus on “readin’, writin’ and ‘rithmitic”. Not teaching our high school students to celebrate the homosexual experience.
This man has a mental illness and needs some serious meds.
PS he’s an ugly man who makes an even uglier “woman” 🤮
That’s Kenosha for ya. Buncha idiots. Speaking of idiots, check out unemployed bergs page.