In case you have not had the opportunity to review the cabinet notes I distributed yesterday, I want to ensure that you are aware of the upcoming meeting of the Concerned Citizens Group. I have been invited to speak to this group on Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the media center at Statesville High School.
It has come to my attention that some staff members report that they would like to attend, but are afraid that the district would look unfavorably on this. I have been told that some staff feel as though the administration is against them.
While I do not want to give the impression that I am recruiting members for this, or any other community group, I likewise do not want anyone to get the impression that I am against them or that I would retaliate against citizens for expressing their viewpoints.
Please let your staff know that in our school system, all staff members are free to exercise their right of affiliation and openly express their freedom of speech without fear of reprisal.
Thanks,
Brady Johnson
Interim Superintendent
Iredell-Statesville Schools
I hope that the principals at other I-SS schools are also forwarding the e-mail to their staff as well.
