We live in a reasonable district as far as this stuff goes. Here’s what we received without asking for the school’s position on this.
Dear Parents,
As you may know, on Tuesday, September 8, President Obama will be addressing our nation’s students.
The first day of school is generally a very full day for teachers and students, and many students will be either at lunch or in a classroom with previously planned activities taking place at that time. We have also received a few calls from parents who are concerned about elementary and middle school students viewing a message parents have not had the opportunity to preview. Furthermore, as a general rule, we do not show live television, as we cannot determine the content; therefore, teachers are not showing the President’s speech on Tuesday.
The address will be reviewed by Central Office administration and a decision will be made regarding showing the address to students. If it is decided that it will be shown to students, a letter will be sent to schools by our Educational Services Department to send home for parental information regarding the address and parent permission.
It is our understanding that the President’s message to students is to work hard, set high educational goals and take responsibility for their learning. We encourage parents to discuss with their children what this means within the context of their family’s educational goals.
For further information regarding the Presidents address to students you may go to http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/academic/bts.html.
Respectfully,
Kenneth Gutman
Superintendent
Lake Orion Community Schools
315 N. Lapeer Street
Lake Orion, MI 48362
248.693.5414
What happens when a President gives a speech and no one tunes in because the Schools don’t know what he is going to say...(and they are worried about Angry parents and lawsuits)
I can’t wait to see how few schools show this live.
“...within the context of their family’s educational goals.”
Kenneth Gutman of Lake Orion got it right!!!!
Very good letter.