Background on the Planned Protest
The Post Falls School Board has released a statement in response to a protest and student skip day reportedly being organized by a group of parents. A flyer obtained by local media indicated the demonstration was planned for September 30, citing disciplinary action taken against a student. Specific details of the case were not included.
School Board Statement
In its response, the board emphasized that federal privacy law prevents schools from publicly sharing details about individual student disciplinary matters. The statement highlighted:
- Weapons policy: A clear procedure is followed when addressing weapon possession on school property.
- Athletics: Student-athletes are subject to the district’s code of conduct.
The board encouraged parents to request full transparency from protest organizers before deciding whether their children should participate in the planned skip day.
Call for Transparency
“Before you advise your son or daughter whether to skip school on Tuesday in protest, I urge you to ask the organizers of the skip day to be transparent with you about the reason they want students to skip school,” the statement read.
The board added that while it cannot disclose details of the disciplinary case, the parents involved are free to share their own records, including the photo at the center of the dispute.
Community Context
The issue comes as the Post Falls School District has returned students to a five-day in-person schedule. The board’s statement reflects its position of balancing student privacy rights with community calls for clarity on disciplinary policies.
Related Coverage
- Idaho News – https://idahonews.co/idaho-news-3/
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