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We wanted to create a safe space where people could not only socialize but also participate in activities that would Seth Stambaugh and the Beaverton School address their overall well-being.” The events, running 7-9 p.m. every Thurs District agreed to a resolution concerning Stambaugh’s dismissal—and eventual rein day, kick off March 3 with an open house of statement—from a student-teaching position sorts. Portland’s trans social groups—Gen- derqueery, the Northwest Gen at Sexton Mountain Elemen tary School in September of der Alliance, Tranz Guys and Trans Fern*—will all be repre 2010. The announcement came sented and will share informa Friday, February 11 in a joint public statement from the of tion with anyone interested in becoming involved. The eve fice of Portland attorney Lake Perriguey. ning is open to friends, families and allies. Through what Perriguey de scribed as “heavily mediated” The following week will fo discussions, the parties decided cus on spirituality and feature a not to pursue formal litigation dialogue and meditation led by and that Stambaugh would re recent Portland transplant ceive a payment from the school Leeza Edwards. On March 17 district for $75,000. Perriguey the topic turns to bodywork, as “W e ’re very Emilee Coulter Thompson of was quick to note that Stam baugh would be donating a h ap p y with the fers a trans specific, body posi “substantial portion” of his re tive yoga program for traumatic w ay things are covery sum to Portland non healing. profits p:ear and Outside In. A $l-$5 sliding scale dona m oving fo rw a rd .” Further, the district agreed to — LAKE PERRIGUEY, tion is sought for each session, provide leadership training con S T A M B A U G H ’S A T T O R N E Y to off set the organizers’ costs. cerning issues related to sexual Flora is grateful to enjoy a orientation, gender identity and gender ex city like Portland hut realistic about the state pression. Both parties also agreed that the of things for the trans community today. district “has made and will continue to make “It’s no secret that Portland has not only a efforts to ensure its policies and procedures are liberal and welcoming air but also has many inclusive in scope and that all members of the resources for transgender folk,” ze said. “For Beaverton School District community have people all over the country even, Portland is a safe and open environments for learning.” place to go for community and transition.” It was announced in January that the Bea O f course, everything isn’t perfect. Hate verton School District approved a series of crimes happen, discrimination is prevalent, wording and phrasing changes to several rural Oregon can be dangerous for anyone policies that refer to equal rights for all em who is gender non-conforming. Portland’s ployees and students. 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