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After community concern, superintendent says he "would have done it differently" and proposes procedures for classroom observances
Summary
Following community reaction to a Jan. 9 classroom moment of silence tied in timing to a governor proclamation, Superintendent Anderson apologized for confusion, said the intent was apolitical and presented a first draft of procedures for observances; the board discussed consistency, age appropriateness and how to handle protests.
The superintendent addressed community concerns about a Jan. 9 classroom moment of silence during the Jan. 26 board meeting, apologized for confusion and said he will present draft procedures for observances and moments of silence.
"If I could rewind time, I would have done it differently," Superintendent Anderson said, acknowledging that the timing of the moment of silence aligned with a governor's proclamation and that some community members perceived the classroom observance as…
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