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Education association president defends snow‑day decision, urges safety-first approach
Summary
Dr. Anissa Pen Davis, president of the Anderson County Education Association, praised counselors and school staff and defended the superintendent's snow‑day decision against online criticism, saying safety must come first given inexperienced bus drivers and winter road conditions.
Dr. Anissa Pen Davis identified herself as President of the Anderson County Education Association and spoke during the visitors/public-comment portion of the meeting. She praised school counselors and Family Resource Center coordinators, saying some staff are available 24/7 to support students.
Dr. Davis addressed recent backlash on social media about a snow-day decision and defended the superintendent's call. "It's Safety First ... the first concern are the 4,000 kids that we have in this District," she told the board, urging the community to consider road and driver conditions when judging closures.
A parent in the meeting echoed the point, describing the difficulty bus drivers face backing into driveways and managing narrow roads in poor conditions. Dr. Davis also suggested the community support staff publicly and signaled appreciation for the board and central office staff's work.
