This week my youngest daughter informed me that one of her teachers has an LGBTQMTA flag hanging in her classroom. I asked my daughter if it was just a rainbow flag or the new LGBTQFJB flag. It was the Pride flag. I was furious. Then I contacted one of the Vice Principals via emails and I got this: (Note: names have been changed due to possible legal actions.)
Good morning Mr. Stanton,
First, let me say that I understand your stance and respect your feelings on this matter. We have worked together in the past for various issues and concerns, and I trust that you have found my actions always to be fair, timely, and supportive. With that said, I have sought out resources to ensure the concern you have can be treated with the same level of support for all involved. XXPS Division Counsel supports teachers’ first amendment rights in hanging classroom materials, including Pride Flags. Regulation 1450 states that , “XXPS has determined that teacher postings that support students in traditionally marginalized groups (e.g., pride or BLM) are acceptable expressions of support for these students – not on the basis of teachers’ personal beliefs, but because they align with the XXPS nondiscrimination policy and the school division’s commitment to affirming the dignity and belonging of all students and opposing discrimination, racism, and hate.”
The hanging of the flag in the classroom, is doing just that. It is affirming the dignity of all students here at Karl Marx ES. This message is not political by the teacher but is only intended to show support for all students. A message that conveys support for students in traditionally marginalized groups is not a statement against students outside of those groups. The goal is to promote inclusivity and a welcoming environment for all. Mrs. Floyd is a fantastic teacher, and her intentions are to support all students in this building.
Should you feel a need to seek further explanation, the office of Equity & Cultural Responsiveness, within the Office of Professional Learning & Family Engagement can provide additional response.
Thank you for sharing your concerns, and I hope this provides clarity on the subject.
Joey Bagadonuts,
Vice Principal
Karl Marx ES
Here is my response.
To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. As for the Black Lives Matter and Pride flags, it should be something that the parents should talk to their children about. As for “traditionally marginalized groups” the LGBTQ community and Black Lives Matter are not marginalized by any means. They are held up as heroes! I would say descendants of Confederate Veterans and Roman Catholics are marginalized. Let a teacher fly a Confederate or Vatican City flag in a classroom!
I am so sick of XXPS pushing this agenda on our children. People like myself moved to White County because of the reputation of the public schools in White County! Now it has become an absolute joke! I will take this further as my kids and everyone else’s kids deserve better.
Pete Stanton
Our children are under attack! Both physically and mentally! Like Senator Joe Biden, we don’t want our kids going to a school that’s a racial jungle. But now the Socialists are pushing CRT, LGBTQIAMTANYC, and everything else that is bullcrap! The county I live in they are all in for equity, diversity, and hating white people. They lived in the posh or gentrified neighborhoods of DC such as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, NoMa and Columbia Heights. But as soon as the kids are walking, its out to the suburbs! These pinko’s say that they moved out because of the “schools.” No; they couldn’t afford the private schools and they don’t want to send their children to the PoS school with all the colored children. They say they want more space. But none of them move to Prince George’s County Maryland, because; let’s say its a little too diverse!
Parents need to stand the fuck up and fight! Turn off the sports. Turn off the social media! Put the phone down! Do something! What have I done? Well so far, I had contacted the school system to file a complaint, contacted the Virginia Governor’s Office, contacted a law firm and contacted Project Veritas! And I’m far from done! We all know I take things a little too far! Stay tuned.
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