comment beyond Sanders’ statement, which he also posted to his Facebook page.

While most transgender students in U-46 schools prefer to change in private, “the needs of each student is addressed on a case-by-case basis,” Sanders’ statement reads.

Ward declined to identify the middle school or whether the transgender student will be able to use the girls or boys locker room. She also didn’t say why the student will be able to use the locker room for the first time Tuesday. Classes began Aug. 17.

Noting that districts across the country are working to address the needs of transgender students, Sanders also said U-46 will continue to work with individual transgender students and their families.

Earlier this year, Palatine-Schaumburg Township High School District 211 and the U.S. Department of Education struck an agreement that allows a transgender student limited access to the girls locker room at Fremd High School in Palatine. That agreement is now being challenged in federal court by a citizens group that wants to have the practice reversed.

Ward said she plans to bring the topic up for discussion at the next U-46 school board meeting, Sept. 12.