Transgender athletes divide school board

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Central Valley School Board held a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 18 to discuss transgender athletes in girls’ sports, drawing a large and vocal crowd. After a lengthy discussion, the board passed a resolution and sent a letter asking the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) to reconsider its current policy, which allows athletes to play on teams that match their gender identity.

The resolution passed 3-1, with one member abstaining. A similar letter to the WIAA and state lawmakers was approved 4-1. Both documents argue that transgender girls competing...