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WATCH: Parents Clash at Illinois School Board Meeting After Transgender Biological Boy Beats 7th Grade Girls During Track Meet |

Last updated: May 20, 2025 12:00 pm
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Divided Opinions Erupt at Naperville School Board Meeting Following Track Meet Controversy

In a scene reminiscent of a modern-day town hall, approximately 100 parents and community members gathered on Monday at the Naperville 203 Community School District Board meeting to voice starkly contrasting views regarding the participation of a transgender student in girls’ track competitions.

At Naperville school board meeting, parents debate transgender student’s participation in girls’ track competition. https://t.co/ueM08YJBXK pic.twitter.com/7NZtMWsenc

— Eric Horng (@EricHorngABC7) May 20, 2025

This heated debate arose following a recent track meet where a transgender girl, classified as a biological male at birth, outperformed all female competitors. The meeting was marked by clear divisions, with signs reflecting both sides of the argument.

As reported by Fox News, supporters of the transgender athlete waved the blue, pink, and white striped flag representing transgender pride, while opponents brandished signs such as “Protect Girls’ Sports” and “Defend Title IX,” a federal law aimed at preventing sex discrimination in education.

The controversy centered around a biological male who competed in a 7th grade track meet against biological females at the Naper Prairie Conference Meet, with attendees at the meeting sharply divided on the issue.

Parent Mike LaBelle voiced his frustration, stating, “These situations prioritize feelings over reason and compel other students and families to engage in something we all know is a lie,” reflecting a sentiment echoed by many in the audience. Doug MacGregor, another local resident, further emphasized the financial and emotional investments parents make in their daughters’ sports careers, lamenting that these efforts could lead to their children losing out on significant achievements due to what he characterized as a political agenda masquerading as inclusivity.

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Conversely, a “non-binary” elder, identified as Dorthy Powers, argued for inclusion, stating, “When a student is compelled to compete in a gender with which they do not identify, it undermines the educational experience.” Powers posed an essential question: “Will Naperville uphold its proud tradition of progress or succumb to exclusionary practices?”

Activist Shannon Adcock of Awake Illinois countered the inclusivity argument by claiming, “In 2025, we see boys taking victories from girls, leaving them in tears on the track. This isn’t inclusion; it’s oppression.”

WATCH: An Illinois mom and activist announced last night the filing of a federal Title IX complaint over a transgender student being permitted to compete in a middle school track meet.

Shannon Adcock, the founder of @Awake_IL, said the complaint was filed against the… pic.twitter.com/DkF3YUD1h

— Off The Press (@OffThePress1) May 20, 2025

Adcock also announced a federal civil rights complaint against the Naperville school district, calling for immediate action to adhere to Title IX regulations.

Awake IL founder @Shannon_A_IL announced our federal civil rights complaint against @Naperville203.

“I hope they freeze every dollar of the $8.9 million until you abide by Title IX. To the kids caught in this-girls crushed on the track & the boy misled into this chaos —we’re so… https://t.co/vLgKR6fJNt pic.twitter.com/OzLwSwrPTB

— Awake Illinois (@Awake_IL) May 20, 2025

Adcock expressed her determination, stating, “I hope they freeze every dollar of the $8.9 million until you comply with Title IX. To the girls who feel defeated on the track and to the boy caught in this turmoil — we’re sorry. You deserve better than the failures of adults.” She concluded with a note of optimism, asserting that their fight for fairness is far from over.

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Despite the fervor of the discussion, no immediate changes to existing policies were proposed during the meeting.

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