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erybody happy ... I think we must deny this request as it’s presented, but we should give consideration to establishing a policy for release time.”
With no farther comment from the other board members, the motion for denial of CBM’s proposal passed unanimously.
Mrs. Massie asked for “additional requests.”
How many parents would have to ask for release time before the board would consider the petition, asked Mrs. Reeve.
A policy on release time could carry the stipulation that “there would have to be ‘X’ number of calls from parents who thought it (the program involved) would be appropriate for the community,” said Mrs. Massie, without citing a specific number.
Would bus transportation be provided for the children at the end of the religious education program, asked Mrs. Reeve.
As with the Boy Scouts and 4-H, “transportation is an item they would have to take care of themselves,” the chairman maintained, asking again for “the board’s pleasure.” With no response forthcoming, Mrs. Massie asked vicechairman Bill Oliver to take the gavel and then she offered the motion directing the superintendent to formulate a policy recommendation. After a pause, Nancy Reeve seconded, adding “I think we should have a policy.” The motion passed, 4-0. (Paul Nichols had momentarily left the meeting room before the motion was put on table and returned seconds after the vote.)
Early closed session
“Communications and Petitions” come at the top of the School Board’s agenda. However, on Tuesday, those who had earlier notified the central office of their desire to speak on the “rolling chapel” issue weren’t heard until after 10 p.m. when the board returned to open session following a private hour and a half meeting with representatives from the architectural firm which is handling the high school building project. Other parents who had waited, hushing and patting crying babies and entertaining active pre-schoolers, were told by the chairman that questions and comments from those who had not notified the office in advance wouldn’t be entertained until the end of the meeting.
In support of the Children’s Bible Ministry request, Mrs. Massie read letters from:
• The Sunday School class of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, saying that it provides “quality, non-de
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