Julia Espe, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment for St. Cloud school district, said the school needed to do a better job communicating. “I think it was a misunderstanding where we didn't really prepare either side for possible implications," Espe said. Espe said the school's investigation determined the student did not make a direct threat. “We certainly welcome (Hurd) in our district, and we hope we can get this all resolved so he feels welcome and his dog is welcome," Espe said.
I think Espe is the one who needs to learn about communication.
Julia Espe, Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (320) 253-9333 x-1024 julia.espe@isd742.org
“...where we didn’t really prepare either side for possible implications,” Espe said. “
I thought service animals were protected by law. What “implications” are she talking about, that the “immigrant’s rights” trump US law, or what?