I do not believe homosexual books or clubs have any place in our schools. I believe homosexuality is wrong in the sight of God,” he said.

“I make no apology for what I posted on social media. In Valesky’s response to the local newspaper inquiry, he remained firm in his convictions. We are a public school and need to provide resources and support for all of our youth.” “I believe that we, as school board directors, have a responsibility to make decisions for the community as a whole. Valesky’s comment was inappropriate and unprofessional,” she said. School board director Jennifer Davis was a little more direct in her statement to the Herald. Superintendent Timothy Glasspool explained to the news outlet that such a display is typical for librarians to arrange according to “seasonal, cultural, athletic, holiday, historic and similar timely themes throughout the school year,” and that as “a public school, we teach tolerance and celebrate diversity.” We’ve always had books in the library about gay people.” It’s actually being promoted to the point where it’s even ‘cool,’” he wrote.Īccording to the Titusville Herald, fellow board member Jeff Brooks took issue with Valesky’s comments, posting a response online: “Being gay isn’t new … People have always been gay. They aren’t at school to be brainwashed into thinking homosexuality is okay. On May 26, David Valesky, a Penncrest School District board member, shared a photo of the display posted by another facebook user, adding his own comment: “Besides the point of being totally evil, this is not what we need to be teaching kids. SAEGERTOWN, Pennsylvania, J(LifeSiteNews) - Two school board members are under fire for objecting to a pro-“LGBTQ+ Pride Month” book display targeting children in a local school library, which in at least one instance promotes what one member calls “nothing less than porn for youngsters.”

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