[smoothsailing]

Bozeman Public Schools Superintendent Kirk Miller said the president’s address falls under the school’s policies on guest speakers. That policy states that, “Unless the principal approves otherwise, the teacher will not allow non-class members to hear the speaker.”

By that standard, it's not only parents, it's the Superintendant, principal, and all other school employees including teachers who can't attend either since they are "non-class members".

What a strange school district.

[pepsionice]

If the district was unhappy with the policy...they merely vote the school board out...and the county education director. It’s that simple. Obviously, they don’t care.

If the locals think this is a big deal and they can’t stop it....they can merely cut the power line and bring the school to 1888-reality.

[kittykat77]

Okay, I'm going to take a guess here and suggest this policy might be related to school security. Obviously, dealing with a handful of curious parents is no big deal, but if a couple dozen or more show up, there's always the risk that some pervert tries to sneak in.

Of course, the schools could always keep the visiting adults in one area, say the cafeteria or auditorium or gym, where they could watch the speech, and then school officials could make sure they leave the building. That would reduce any security risks.

[metmom]

Bozeman Public Schools Superintendent Kirk Miller said the president’s address falls under the school’s policies on guest speakers. That policy states that, “Unless the principal approves otherwise, the teacher will not allow non-class members to hear the speaker.”

Exactly why would any parent be prohibited from seeing any guest speaker the school is using the parent's money to speak to the parent's children to hire?

You know what would freeze over before I'd agree to that.

[ecomcon]

Are we sure this is barring parents? It could be meant to bar another speaker at an occasion and thus prevent some type of conflict.

Maybe it’s poorly worded lawyer-speak.