Local school board decided tonight to go against Governor’s orders.
Masks required on Monday. (PreK-8th) The delay is to allow parents to get a medical exemption if needed (we will not be pursuing this option) It’s being sold as a “2 week” effort. I think we’ve all grown wise to the bait & switch.
Wife is on FB, we’re trying to organize and present a unified front, and let others know that we will not comply, and they will not stand alone. I think a first hand lesson on civics and civil disobedience will be some of the finest education they’ll receive this year.
My son is all jazzed up to be a rebel, he comes by it honestly. My girl, quite honestly, is most likely just looking forward to the eventual suspension or expelled.
Now I’ve got to school the kids on the challenge/response they’ll need to stand their ground in the face of teachers/administrators. I’m thinking “Stop bullying me!” will be a central element in the response, hopefully one that’ll trigger a lot of the “bullying” conditioning that has been drilled in at school. (Guerrilla tactic FTW)
Reference to EO 21-175 will be a keystone as well in the response, to make it clear the nature of resistance.
I’ve got to keep it a relatively simple, straightforward, stonewall of non compliance. The kids have their position, but I’m sure administrators will try to out maneuver them since we’re talking 6,8 graders that aren’t quite as articulate as an adult. I’m drilling the importance of keeping it very “clean” and focused, and don’t let yourself get trapped into a suspension via disruption in class, or *any* other viable reason for discipline.
I realize there’s already legal challenges in the wind at other districts; but we’re doing our part to make it a fight on all fronts, and let it be understood that we’ll be at school, not in compliance, unless suspended or expelled.