He requested that he not attend. He was accommodated. That is consistent with board policy. |
If a student is identifying an individual, or making a statement that threatens violence, that's a different kind of speech than something we might consider vulgar or offensive. There's no bright line. It's more of a continuum. |
Our goal is to maintain the diversity we have achieved and to expand that if we can. |
The allegation that the assembly was faith-based is unfounded. We don't believe there was any wrongdoing. |
There is a very short reference at the end of the audio -- if it lasts 30 seconds, I'd be surprised -- that invites students to come to the event after school hours. They make clear that it is voluntary, and they say it is faith-based. They were clear about that. |