In a series of last-minute revisions Thursday, the Grossmont Union High School District board reworked two proposed policies on public protests and prayer in schools.

One proposal had aimed to loosen the district’s rules on when and how teachers and staff could express religious views. The second would have given district officials broad power to restrict where protestors could stand during board meetings.

Teachers, students and other community members raised concerns about both proposals — especially the protest restrictions. Jackie Naah, a teacher at Valhalla High School, said it felt like the board was trying to avoid seeing people who disagreed with their policy decisions.

/ KPBS

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