Superintendent Responds to Transgender Bathroom Controversy

Published May 13, 2016

In response to the recent announcement by President Obama’s Administration pertaining to transgender students’ use of restrooms and locker rooms which match their gender identity as opposed to their birth certificate, Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney has issued the following statement to families.

"Williamson County Schools places a high priority on making all students feel welcome, wanted and worthwhile. We have a rich tradition of supporting our students’ diverse needs in a safe and nurturing manner. Our district has established non-discriminatory processes which allow all students to preserve their privacy and dignity while maintaining a safe, distraction-free learning environment. Our district handles these matters on a case-by-case basis, and to date has been able to accommodate the needs of all our students without complaint. What we are doing is working, and we have no plans to change.”