The Worthington MN ISD 518 School Board recently voted to change their policies so that they could justify the removal of a Puerto Rican flag and an "Everyone is Welcome Here" LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Worthington High School. 

Under the new policy, the only flags that will be permitted in schools will be the US flag, the MN state flag, and the alma mater of teachers. 

This district-wide change is all because 1 parent found the pride flag objectionable and the superintendent claimed that the Puerto Rican flag was "controversial." Both claims are ridiculous and at best are being made from a place of fear; at worst from a place of hate. 

Now, instead of reason, logic, or respect for freedom of expression prevailing, the School Board has allowed hate and ignorance to prevail and is sending a loud and clear message to every student and faculty member. 

We are encouraging everyone to let the Worthington MN ISD 518 School Board and Superintendent John Landgaard know that we do NOT agree with this decision and request that they not only reverse their policy but seek to become better educated themselves. 

Feel free to edit the email message to include your own personal message to the school board members!