Monique LaGrange, a trustee of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, is facing backlash after a social media post comparing LGBTQ Pride to Nazi Germany.
Monique LaGrange stated the Holy Spirit told her to “go for it” and post a meme that likened LGBTQ pride to Nazi Germany. The details were released publicly by the board on Tuesday.Monique LaGrange, a trustee of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, said the Holy Spirit told her to 'go for it' and post a meme that likened LGBTQ pride to Nazi Germany. The details were released publicly by the board on Tuesday.
The board said LaGrange's post violated the act, which requires students to be entitled to welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments that respect diversity and nurture a sense of belonging and a positive sense of self. She also can't officially publicly represent the board or school division or make statements about the LGBTQ community and the Holocaust.
However, the minister informed the board that determining LaGrange's status was the board's responsibility.
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