In a recent defiant move against state directives, the Murrieta Valley Unified School Board in Southern California has stood firm in its decision to retain a policy requiring parental notification if a student wishes to identify as transgender, becomes suicidal or is involved in violence.This act of resistance, fueled by a commitment to parental involvement and local autonomy, is a reminder of the rightful authority school boards wield in shaping educational policies reflective of their communities' values.Trustee Nick Pardue said, “We have a right as a board to defy a dictatorial governor and bureaucracy ... that tries to take away our rights as parents and as citizens, as a duly elected board. We have legal standing, and we should absolutely stand up for our rights against dict
