A mother from Deerfield, Illinois, shared her concerns at a school board meeting about her daughter’s experience in a middle school locker room. Nicole Georgas spoke about her 13-year-old daughter, who attends Shepard Middle School, and the issues that arose when a biological boy, identifying as a transgender girl, used the girls’ bathroom and locker room.
Georgas recounted that her daughter came home upset on February 5, expressing discomfort about a boy using the girls’ bathroom. School officials informed her that the boy was allowed to be in the girls’ spaces due to the school’s inclusive policy. Georgas argued that this policy violated a previous executive order from President Donald Trump, which restricted biological males from accessing female facilities. However, the school maintained its position, citing legal guidance.
The situation escalated when the boy was present in the girls’ locker room. Georgas said that her daughter and other girls felt uncomfortable and chose not to change clothes in front of him. Despite their discomfort, school administrators intervened, ensuring the girls changed in the presence of the transgender-identifying student. Georgas identified several school officials involved in this enforcement.
During her speech, Georgas emphasized that the girls simply wanted privacy and wished to have their locker room back. She pointed out that there are gender-neutral options available for students who need them. Her testimony drew mixed reactions, including disapproval from some transgender activists present at the meeting, who argued that privacy concerns should not limit access to facilities based on gender identity. One activist suggested that those needing more privacy should be accommodated with separate options.
In response to the situation, Georgas has filed a civil rights complaint with the Justice Department, highlighting her belief that her daughter’s rights and those of other girls were being overlooked.