I don't have any kids in school but it looks like I might have to attend a school board meeting.
We have a homophobe on our local school board and she needs to go.
Warren Township High School board member Liz Biondi says she hopes the district does not hire someone who is gay to replace retiring Superintendent Mary Perry Bates.
Biondi made her comments at a public meeting last week while board members listed their criteria for the next boss of Gurnee-based Warren District 121. Joining board members at the meeting were representatives of School Exec Connect of Highland Park, which is leading the search to replace Bates before the 2015-16 academic year.
Biondi said some district residents would not want a gay superintendent. A homosexual schools chief may wind up fighting "more personal fires than superintendent fires," she said.
"I am being very honest," Biondi added. "I have no problem with gays and lesbians. I personally know many. I know some who are (in the) closet and I respect that."
Biondi could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Her comments were not made in regards to a specific superintendent candidate.
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