ACLU demands removal of 'Christian' philosophy from school superintendent hunt

Michigan Live

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan urges McBain Rural
Agricultural Schools near Cadillac to remove "a strong Christian
background and philosophy" from a superintendent job description posting.

"MCBAIN, MI -- McBain Rural Agricultural Schools' search for a new superintendent who has "a strong Christian background and philosophy" is under scrutiny from the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan."

. . . "State ACLU leaders wrote a letter to the district on Tuesday, March 3, urging the district remove any reference to religion, saying the requirement violates multiple federal and state laws against discrimination

" 'There is no principle more fundamental to American public education than the requirement that schools be welcoming of all students, employees and administrators regardless of religious or ethnic background," Dan Korobkin, ACLU of Michigan deputy legal director wrote. "Our Constitution wisely requires public schools to remain neutral in matters of religion. When a school favors one religion over another, or religion over non-religion, students and teachers who do not subscribe to the favored religion are made to feel like they do not belong.". . .

"UPDATE: 'Christian' philosophy removed from school job ad, apology offered after ACLU complaint"