A meeting of the Indian River School board this week saw a number of residents get up to speak out about remarks by board member Shaun Fink who is opposed to teaching about sexual orientation.
During the session on Monday Cole Haden, a senior at Sussex Central, told the board that Fink's remarks allowed him to stand up for equality for gays, lesbians and transgenders as well as for fairness and tolerance.
He was only one of 10 people who spoke at the meeting where around 100 people were in attendance.
Everyone who spoke opposed Fink’s views although there were people who signed up to speak that supported him.
Because of time limits they did not get a chance to address the board.
The health curriculum has yet to be finalized.
At Fink’s request a special committee was created to decide what content was appropriate for the community.
Another committee meeting, that is open to the public, has been set for November 3rd.
