Where Do Saucon Valley Residents Stand on Confederate Flag Displays in Schools?
Regardless of what their opinion is, Saucon Valley residents are passionate about the issue of Confederate flag displays on school property.
Regardless of what their opinion is, Saucon Valley residents are passionate about the issue of Confederate flag displays on school property.
Do you agree with Saucon Valley's Equity & Inclusion Committee? Or do you believe banning symbols--even potentially offensive symbols such as the Confederate flag--represents an infringement upon First Amendment rights?
The Saucon Valley School District Equity and Inclusion Committee and members of the administration have concluded that the Confederate flag, the use of the N-word in all its forms and other specific language has interfered with the educational process in Saucon Valley, outgoing district superintendent Dr. Monica McHale-Small said Tuesday.
A special committee made up of Saucon Valley parents, teachers, police, clergy, administrators, community members and students will present a draft plan--the Saucon Valley School District Equity Plan--that includes recommendations to help promote tolerance, ease racial tension and encourage diversity in schools to the school board Tuesday, March 28 at their meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school Audion room.