Winchester, Tenn. (AP) – Supporters and critics of Franklin County High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance have picked the county school board’s upcoming meeting to discuss the organization.
The Daily News Journal reports the establishment of the group, which meets to talk about issues among gay and heterosexual students at the school, has generated debate in the community about its intent and necessity.
A social media page created last month called for school board members to move the club off campus.
Franklin County Schools Director Amie Lonas says the organization, which was created to promote tolerance and acceptance, followed the proper procedure to establish the club. The group was granted approval to form by school officials in December.
Lonas says the board is not set to consider any action about the group at the next meeting.
