Colfax school board hears from concerned parent

COLFAX — Two citizens appeared at the Colfax school board meeting Monday to give input on critical race theory, inappropriate materials, and mask policies.

Brenda Gingerich read a statement in her allotted time of three minutes for public input.

She called for the school district to find a way to go independent from state funding.

“They seek what they want, which is power over everything,” said Gingerich. “It is a lie and it is the communist playbook.”

She asked the board to take action.

“I challenge you to stand up for our kids,” Gingerich said. “Government doesn’t care about our kids.”

She q...