Team,
I wanted to take a moment to make you aware of a new state law that will affect our daily schedule beginning this school year. In compliance with recent legislation, all Kentucky public schools are now required to observe a one-minute moment of silence at the start of each school day.
This moment is intended to provide students and staff with an opportunity for quiet reflection, prayer, or personal contemplation. It is not to be used for instruction, announcements, or any other activities. The moment of silence must be maintained in a way that is neutral and respectful of all beliefs. Participation is silent and voluntary.
At BES, our moment of silence will take place daily at the end of the "Morning Roar" newscast. Cathy will work with our news crew to include a short message explaining to students that this is a time for quiet reflection before starting the day. After the announcements and pledge, the news team will prompt the start of the one-minute silence.
Please help model and encourage respectful observance of this time, while also ensuring that no student feels pressured to participate in a specific way.
If you have any questions about implementation or how to handle specific situations in your classroom, don’t hesitate to reach out. I appreciate your help in implementing (yet another) state-mandated requirement.
Lance
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