Note to the Chesterfield Schools Community

Recently the Chesterfield Observer contacted me about an article they decided to write regarding inappropriate student behavior at dances. I want to share with you the statement I sent the Chesterfield Observer for inclusion in their article:

“I am very disturbed by the inappropriate behavior of some of our students, and we are taking further actions to promote proper behavior and decorum at all school activities. My staff discussed with you in a number of previous conversations that our schools have been facing this issue for the past several years, as have many other school divisions across the country. As mentioned earlier this month, I have directed our principals to put together a new plan to address inappropriate student behavior at dances. We must work in partnership with the community in an effort to offset some of the negative influences of this generation’s entertainment world on our students. Schools are a reflection of our society and the communities we serve, but the type of dancing reported at some of our schools will not be tolerated. It is inappropriate and goes against the core values for which this school division and community stand. We will continue to work to ensure that this type of behavior does not cast a negative perception of the great majority of students whose behavior is acceptable.”