SSCSD Superintendent accused of racism for the crime of expanding the school resource officer program in the district
It's hard to believe that in 2023, there are still people who believe that the color of one's skin determines their character. Yet, that's exactly the kind of thinking that's driving the so-called "advocacy group" Saratoga SEEN.
Recently, the Saratoga Springs Board of Education voted to expand the district's school resource officer program, a move that's been proven to increase safety in schools across the country. But instead of applauding the board's decision, Saratoga SEEN has chosen to play the race card, calling board members and the district superintendent "racist" for their support and ultimately their vote.
This kind of divisive and unfounded rhetoric is unacceptable. The board members and superintendent in question are not racist. They are concerned citizens who are trying to make the schools in their district as safe as possible for all students. They are not motivated by hate or bigotry, but by a desire to protect the children in their community. And yet, Saratoga SEEN has chosen to smear their good names and character with false accusations of racism.
It's important to note that the decision to expand the school resource officer program was not made lightly. The board members and superintendent took into consideration the expert recommendations of the district's school safety expert, NYSIR, who recommended adding two SROs to cover the district's elementary schools. They also considered input from law enforcement officials, parents, and students. In the end, they made a decision that they believed was in the best interest of the community.
But Saratoga SEEN doesn't care about facts or logic. They are more interested in spreading hate and division. They're not interested in making our schools safer or our communities stronger. They're only interested in pushing their own twisted agenda. And it's a sad fact that their agenda is based on the false premise that people of color are inherently unsafe, and that their presence in schools is a threat to the safety of students.
It's time for the people of Saratoga Springs to speak out against this kind of hateful rhetoric. We must stand with our school board members and superintendent and reject the divisive agenda of groups like Saratoga SEEN. Our children deserve safe schools, and we will not let the divisive rhetoric of a small group of activists stand in the way of that.
It's important to remember that school resource officers are not there to target or harass students of color. They are there to protect all students, regardless of their skin color. They are trained professionals who work closely with school officials and students to create a safe and secure learning environment. And their presence in schools has been shown to reduce crime and violence.
But Saratoga SEEN doesn't want to hear that. They want to push their own agenda, regardless of the facts. They want to divide our community along racial lines and spread hate and mistrust. But we will not let them succeed. We will stand together, as a community, and reject their divisive rhetoric.
In conclusion, the decision of the Saratoga Springs Board of Education to expand the districts school resource officer program was a well-informed decision and it was taken with the best interest of the community in mind. It was not motivated by hate or bigotry. It is unfair and unjust to call the board members and the district superintendent, racist for their vote. It's time for us to stand up against the divisive rhetoric of groups like Saratoga SEEN and work together to create a safe and secure learning environment for all students.
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