Great Salt Bay Community School

Damariscotta, United States

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Great Salt Bay Community School is a public educational institution located in Maine, providing education to students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment while offering a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates both traditional academics and innovative practices, including gender transition-related materials.

CCI Score

52.54

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Appeal Filed Against Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Withholding Information on Child’s Gender Transition

Maine mother Amber Lavigne has filed a Notice of Appeal after a federal judge dismissed her lawsuit alleging that the Great Salt Bay Community School Board withheld information regarding her child's gender transition. The dismissal was based on the claim that the facts did not establish municipal liability, effectively upholding the school’s transgender-inclusive policies designed to protect student privacy.

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+45 to +100 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAY

22

2024

Appeal Filed Against Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Withholding Information on Child’s Gender Transition
36.53

Maine mother Amber Lavigne has filed a Notice of Appeal after a federal judge dismissed her lawsuit alleging that the Great Salt Bay Community School Board withheld information regarding her child's gender transition. The dismissal was based on the claim that the facts did not establish municipal liability, effectively upholding the school’s transgender-inclusive policies designed to protect student privacy.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The legal proceedings highlight the tension between parental demands for transparency and the school's commitment to upholding progressive, trans-inclusive policies that protect marginalized students. The dismissal of the lawsuit supports the view that the school's practices, though challenged, are aligned with safeguarding student privacy and resisting authoritarian attempts to interfere with gender diverse educational practices.

Maine Mom Appeals District Court Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Damariscotta School for Allegedly Hiding Her Child’s Gender Transition
MAY

08

2024

Judicial Dismissal Upholds Inclusive Gender Policies
27.29

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Maine mother alleging that the Great Salt Bay Community School board withheld information regarding her child's gender transition. The dismissal reinforces the school board’s approach to student privacy and inclusive practices, effectively protecting the rights of transgender students against attempts to impose authoritarian oversight on gender identity matters.
+30

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The dismissal of the lawsuit underscores support for inclusive policies that safeguard transgender students' rights and privacy. By affirming the school board's practices despite challenges, this decision is seen as opposing authoritarian efforts to control gender identity education and parental intrusion, aligning with anti-fascist principles.

Judge Dismisses Maine Mom’s Lawsuit Against Damariscotta School for Allegedly Hiding Her Child’s Gender Transition
MAY

06

2024

Dismissal of Lawsuit Upholds Inclusive Gender Identity Practices at Great Salt Bay School
54.55

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Great Salt Bay Community School concealed a student's gender expression from parents, thereby affirming the school's commitment to inclusive gender identity practices and protecting marginalized youth against authoritarian parental control.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The dismissal of the lawsuit supports the school's inclusive gender policy, countering authoritarian parental demands and upholding marginalized youth rights. This decision reinforces progressive educational practices that resist authoritarian interference in personal identity, aligning with anti-fascist values.

Lawsuit dismissed against Damariscotta school, gender identity ...
MAY

06

2024

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Upholds Inclusive Gender Policies at Great Salt Bay Community School
63.64

On May 6, 2024, a U.S. District Judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a parent alleging that the school improperly withheld information about her child's gender transition. The ruling supported the school’s established guidelines that ensure parental involvement in transgender support plans while upholding policies that protect the rights and dignity of transgender students.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The judicial dismissal affirms the school’s commitment to inclusive and progressive policies by rejecting claims that suggest a suppression of parental rights in favor of upholding students’ gender identity support. The decision reinforces the school's stance in protecting marginalized transgender individuals and resisting regressive pressures, which is viewed as a positive public and political behavior.

Maine judge dismissed parent's lawsuit against a school over her child's gender transition
MAY

06

2024

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Upholding Inclusive Gender Transition Policy
72.73

A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Goldwater Institute on behalf of a Maine mother contesting the school's use of preferred names, pronouns, and provision of chest binders to support a 13-year-old student's gender transition. The ruling indicated that there was no policy requiring the school to notify parents of these gender-affirming measures, thereby affirming the institution’s inclusive practices.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

This event highlights the dismissal of a politically motivated lawsuit by a conservative group against the school, thereby reinforcing its commitment to inclusive policies and protection of marginalized communities. Upholding the school's decision to use gender-affirming practices such as employing preferred names, pronouns, and providing chest binders is a positive stance against authoritarian interventions in personal and educational matters.

Judge dismisses Maine mother's lawsuit against school over child's gender transition
NOV

02

2023

Inclusive Education Policies Face Legal Challenge
60.48

A lawsuit alleges that Great Salt Bay Community School concealed a gender transition process by providing a chest binder and changing pronouns for a student without parental consent. Defenders argue the school's inclusive policies support transgender rights and are part of a broader effort to counter regressive attacks on educational inclusivity.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The school's implementation of inclusive education practices, including support for gender transition-related materials, is being legally challenged by a parent. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, defending the rights of transgender students aligns with progressive values and resists regressive attempts to control educational content. This stance serves as a positive example of protecting marginalized groups against authoritarian overreach.

Maine mother back in court, alleging school hid gender transition