At the center of the controversy are “SZSL” posters featuring the acronym “Safe Zones Save Lives.” The posters were distributed around the school, indicating areas where LGBTQ students could gather to avoid what they considered harassment.
The policy, as provided to The Sentinel by board member Samantha Poetter-Parshall, states:
Materials displayed in and around a classroom are generally considered instructional materials and must comply with board policy. They may be selected by the classroom teacher but should be grade-level appropriate and align with the subject-matter being taught. Materials or displays not meeting these criteria are subject to removal by the principal.
Classrooms are not public forums for the display or distribution of political, religious, or personal viewpoints. Employees may not use classrooms for the posting or display of materials to promote or convey a political, religious, or personal message.
