December 27, 2009

 

James A. Robinson, Esq.

General Counsel

The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida

301 4^th Street S.W.

P.O. Box 2942

Largo,   Florida 33779-2942

 

Dear Sir:

 

As the initiator of the petition to establish a policy of freedom of religious expression in Pinellas County Schools during religious holidays, I thank you for adopting a new policy on religious freedom with a unanimous vote on the second reading December 8, 2009.

 

The 648 petitions were presented to the School Board at its May 8, 2007 meeting.  I also thank the Alliance Defense Fund Allied Attorney and the Liberty Counsel who wrote the original "Model Religion Policy" that served as a guide for the Pinellas County School Board.

 

Teaching about religion is a legitimate part of a complete education, also reflecting case law, as religion makes up a large fraction of culture.  Hopefully our children's and grand children's education will be more fair and balanced in the future.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

 

Nancy J. Davis

12344 82^nd Avenue, North

Seminole, FL 33772