Patrick Rocks
Patrick Rocks
assembly believe faith
The allegation that the assembly was faith-based is unfounded. We don't believe there was any wrongdoing.
bright consider might speech statement student threatens vulgar
If a student is identifying an individual, or making a statement that threatens violence, that's a different kind of speech than something we might consider vulgar or offensive. There's no bright line. It's more of a continuum.
board consistent
He requested that he not attend. He was accommodated. That is consistent with board policy.
achieved diversity expand goal maintain
Our goal is to maintain the diversity we have achieved and to expand that if we can.
audio clear event invites lasts reference school short students surprised
There is a very short reference at the end of the audio -- if it lasts 30 seconds, I'd be surprised -- that invites students to come to the event after school hours. They make clear that it is voluntary, and they say it is faith-based. They were clear about that.