This flag has flown on campus since 2019 as part of a student-led effort. Its removal appears to have happened without public notice, community input, or a school board discussion or vote. We have found no agenda item or public explanation for how or why this decision was made.

At a time when LGBTQIA+ students are feeling increasingly targeted and unsafe, this public action sends a dangerous message. Visibility matters. Belonging matters.

THIS CANNOT STAND. 
WHO would do this?

CALL TO ACTION!

We are demanding:
• The immediate return of the Pride flag
• Transparency from the School Board, Superintendent, and Principal
• Accountability for how this decision was made

Please contact every Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board Trustee. Call. Email. Show up to office hours. Make your voices heard.

David Bell – President (Area 4)
dbell.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6040 (Sassarini) | 707-935-6050 (El Verano)

Anne Ching – Area 5
aching.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6030

Catarina Landry – Area 1
clandry.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6060

Jason Lehman – Area 3
jlehman.trustee@sonomaschools.org
No Phone number available (!)

Gerardo Guzman – Area 2
gguzman.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6060

A community protest is coming. Wake UP Sonoma is standing with students and community members.

Understandably, the GSA students are managing this situation as best they can, and also, they should not have to be in this position. It’s overwhelming. After thinking this over, wisely, they think that a large number of community members showing up at flag raising may be confusing to other students since the flag is now flying again. However, they welcome the support of the community to help them ”plant” pride flags on the front lawn of the school. They now ask that community members gather on the front lawn rather than at the flag pole. We will provide small pride flags for you to help bring home the message. If you happen to have small pride flags to bring to plant please do so but we will have some available as well.Thank you for your support of this very important issue. SVHS PRIDE fund – Wake UP Sonoma We are acting as a fiscal agent for them through these times to support their efforts.  T-SHIRTS TO BE AVAILABLE SOON!

HOW CAN YOU CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS AT SVHS GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE? Gather at the front of the school grass at 8:00 to help plant pride flags on the front lawn Parking will be a nightmare, so park on side streets and walk in. Visibility is key now. SHOW UP at these meetings and state your opinion:January 26th City Council meeting, February 12th School Board meeting March 12 School Board meeting More details to come – possible protest being planned for one or all of these dates.  DONATE to the SVHS GSA fund to get T-Shirts, posters and banners out into the community. This is a special donation link for funds dedicated to keeping the rainbow flag flying at SVHS.  SVHS PRIDE fund – Wake UP Sonoma We are acting as a fiscal agent for them through these times to support their efforts.  T-SHIRTS TO BE AVAILABLE SOON!

Our Vision: To foster a vibrant, just, respectful and welcoming Sonoma Valley community. OUR MISSION IS TO: EDUCATE – by providing resources to Sonoma Valley residents to be informed and engaged. ADVOCATE – for local diversity, equity, inclusion, civic and corporate transparency. ACTIVATE – by promoting democracy and providing opportunities for local engagement. We Educate. Advocate. Activate.  on issues related, but not limited to: – LGBTQIA+ safety and visibility – Protection of our immigrant population – Defense against Christian Nationalism – Transparency in large corporate investment and responsible development – Active local civic engagement