Joe.My.God. LGBT News
From the Fayetteville Observer:
After parents complained about a newly formed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Club at Rutherford County K-12 public charter school, the school’s board of directors suspended all clubs’ activities. Parents, teachers, pastors and concerned citizens voiced a mix of opinions to the club during Lake Lure Classical Academy’s regular board of directors meeting Thursday. The board voted 5-3 to suspend all club activity until it can seek legal counsel on club protocol. Visual arts teacher Layne Long said she allowed a female student to hold the club’s meetings in her classroom and gave the student a poster from the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network to display. One grandmother complained that the poster meant she had to explain the meaning of “gay” and “lesbian” to her elementary school grandchild. “This is not a religious club. This is a human rights club,” Long said. “My father is a Christian and I’ve been brought up to understand that God is love. Jesus wants to help people.”
The school has posted a statement on its website:
At the November 12th board meeting, the board heard from parents and discussed the school’s policies on extra-curricular clubs. While these clubs are secondary to the mission of the school, they have been a valuable part of the overall culture and student experience at LLCA. Out of prudence, the board has temporarily suspended all club activities and has tasked the Policy Committee to obtain legal guidance and to bring a recommended approach to the board. The board is committed to the success of the school and the fulfillment of our educational mission through academic rigor and support for all students.