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Update from Bateman | Gender Neutral Bathrooms

12/7/2021

 
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Gender Neutral Bathroom Update
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Dear Bateman community, 

 

We are writing today to follow up with you regarding the announcement from Chicago Public Schools’ Office of Student Protections and Title IX and changes to our restroom signage.  In practice at Bateman, we have already had in place inclusive bathroom practices for all genders.  The shift for us is in the specific type of bathroom signage that was provided by CPS. As an inclusive school, all students have a right to express themselves fully in ways that appropriately represent and affirm their varied identities, without the threat of shaming or harassment. Bateman is a safe and affirming space for all students.

 

This past summer, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issued guidance expanding the breadth of Title IX’s protections against discrimination on the basis of sex to include: (1) discrimination based on sexual orientation and (2) discrimination based on gender identity. For our school community this means that students must have fair and equitable access to restroom facilities that align with their gender identity and comfort. 

 

At Bateman, we ensure that all students have a plan in place for bathroom comfort and positive experiences throughout the school day, regardless of preference. Bathroom routines and whole class bathroom visits will not be impacted and all student privacy will continue to be maintained. Students who may identify as trans, non-binary, or gender noncomforming will be supported in identifying bathroom facility usage in a confidential manner. Please note that we will still continue to provide a single stall or private restroom as an option for anyone who asks, while also maintaining separate restrooms for staff.

 

Teachers and staff are here to support every child.  Throughout the past few days, all 5th - 8th Grade homerooms received an overview and explanation of the practice and were provided an opportunity to ask questions. 

 

We value and respect your role as a parent and understand that this change may bring up many questions. If you choose to continue this narrative at home, please feel free to utilize the resources below: 

  • CPS Gender Equity FAQ

  • National Association of Independent Schools: Transgender Students and School Bathrooms

  • Gender Spectrum Transgender Students and School Bathrooms: FAQ


We appreciate your partnership in ensuring all students feel safe and supported while at school. 

 

Warm regards,

Ms. Davos & Ms. Kloepper



 

Estimada comunidad de Bateman,

 

Le escribimos hoy para hacer un seguimiento con usted con respecto al anuncio de la Oficina de Protección Estudiantil de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago y el Título IX y los cambios en la señalización de nuestros baños. En la práctica en Bateman, ya contamos con prácticas de baño inclusivas para todos los géneros. El cambio para nosotros está en el tipo específico de señalización de baño que fue proporcionada por CPS. Como escuela inclusiva, todos los estudiantes tienen derecho a expresarse plenamente de manera que representen y afirmen adecuadamente sus diversas identidades, sin la amenaza de vergüenza o acoso. Bateman es un espacio seguro y positivo para todos los estudiantes.

 

El verano pasado, la Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. Emitió una guía que amplía la amplitud de las protecciones del Título IX contra la discriminación basada en el sexo para incluir: (1) discriminación basada en la orientación sexual y (2) discriminación basada en la identidad de género. Para nuestra comunidad escolar, esto significa que los estudiantes deben tener un acceso justo y equitativo a los baños que se alineen con su identidad y comodidad de género.

 

En Bateman, nos aseguramos de que todos los estudiantes tengan un plan establecido para la comodidad del baño y experiencias positivas durante el día escolar, independientemente de sus preferencias. Las rutinas del baño y las visitas al baño de toda la clase no se verán afectadas y se mantendrá la privacidad de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes que puedan identificarse como trans, no binarios o no conformes con el género recibirán apoyo para identificar el uso de las instalaciones del baño de manera confidencial. Tenga en cuenta que seguiremos proporcionando un solo puesto o baño privado como una opción para cualquiera que lo solicite, al mismo tiempo que mantendremos baños separados para el personal.

 

Los maestros y el personal están aquí para apoyar a todos los niños. A lo largo de los últimos días, todos los salones de quinto a octavo grado recibieron una descripción general y una explicación de la práctica y se les brindó la oportunidad de hacer preguntas.

 

Valoramos y respetamos su papel como padre y entendemos que este cambio puede generar muchas preguntas. Si elige continuar esta narrativa en casa, no dude en utilizar los recursos a continuación:

  • Preguntas frecuentes sobre equidad de género de CPS

  • Asociación Nacional de Escuelas Independientes: estudiantes transgénero y baños escolares

  • Estudiantes transgénero con espectro de género y baños escolares: preguntas frecuentes

 

Agradecemos su colaboración para garantizar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y apoyados en la escuela.

 

Un cordial saludo,

Sra. Davos y Sra. Kloepper

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