A former guidance counselor at Amherst Regional Middle School, Delinda Dykes, was ordered to be reinstated with back pay after being ousted for misgendering and deadnaming transgender students. Allegations arose that she and another counselor allowed religious beliefs to influence their counseling practices, including invoking anti-LGBTQ+ prayers. An investigation followed and ultimately led to an arbitrator ruling that the school district violated state law in her termination. The superintendent confirmed the district must comply with the arbitration ruling to reinstate Dykes and restore her pay and benefits.
Dykes allegedly made a comment about the 'LGBTQ gay demon that wants to confuse our children' during a private prayer circle, sparking controversy.
Dykes was ordered reinstated with back pay after being ousted for misgendering and deadnaming transgender students while infusing her religious beliefs into counseling.
The district's investigation into the claims culminated in a ruling that found the school violated state law regarding the dismissal of employees.
The Superintendent stated the district is legally obligated to comply with the arbitrator's order to reinstate Dykes and restore her wages and benefits.
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