President Obama gave an address on Tuesday at noon. This address or excerpts of this address may be shown to students by schools and teachers in the York County School Division as early as Thursday, Sept. 10. To view the advance text of the speech or the speech itself, go to www.whitehouse.gov.
Parents who do not wish for their child to participate in viewing the broadcast and/or participating in any accompanying activities, should inform their child's school as soon as possible. This will allow for alternate arrangements to be made.
Last week, schools were informed that they would receive guidance on this topic following the presidential address. We have notified schools and teachers of their ability to use this resource. They were requested to make reasonable accommodations for students whose parents may object to the viewing of the broadcast and/or participating in any related activities.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact your child's school.
