Update on protest

Parents/Guardians:

I wanted to take this time to write to you and update you on what has been happening on campus.

We have been trying hard to proceed with our normal school function after being closed for the three days two weeks ago. Although there have been challenges, our teachers and staff members did a wonderful job ensuring that our students are receiving the education they need.

As you may have seen on the internet, news, or read in the newspaper, the issue on campus has not yet been resolved. This morning, the protestors took over College Hall for a few hours and then left on their own. The College Hall building is currently open.

Also, this morning the Brentwood gate (near the Model Secondary School for the Deaf) was opened by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers and the Physical Plant employees. Shortly after the gate was opened by the DPS and PPD employees, the protestors closed it again. The University is currently working to keep that gate open. We will do our best to keep you posed on the status.

Few moments ago, there was a rumor spread all across the campus that a lock down was possible. Because the rumor was spread all across the campus, we decided to inform parents who had children at the KASP (Kendall After School Program), KARP (Kendall Athletics & Recreation Program) and CDC (Child Development Center) about the rumors. We gave parents/guardians the option of picking up their children earlier or keeping them there. All three programs (KASP, KARP & CDC) are still open and functioning as normal.

We will continue to keep you updated as soon as we learn more information.

Sincerely,

Maureen Y. Burns
Assistant Principal of Instruction