Heather Rooks will also appeal the ruling that her free speech rights were not violated when the district advised her to stop quoting scripture.

Soon after joining the board in 2023, Rooks began reciting Bible verses during a part of school board meetings reserved for board member comments.

Rooks "primarily cites two emails to support her argument" that the school district "prevented her from reciting Bible verses," Liburdi ... quality education for all students." ...