A Message from the

Good Evening Saucon Valley Community,

I am writing to inform our community that as of today, February 24, 2023, notification has been provided to the local community advisors and to the Campaign Director of the After School Satan Club, outlining my recent decision to rescind approval for the use of the school district’s facilities. After approval was given to The Satanic Temple and Reason Alliance’s (TSTRA) application for facility use on February 16, 2023, the TSTRA failed to meet the District requirements outlined in School Board Policy 707, subsequently violating this policy.

As a result of this violation, the educational programming and activities of the District has been significantly impacted and it has caused unequivocal disruption to the District’s daily operations.

Our community has experienced chaos. Our students, staff and teachers have had to endure a threat to their safety and welfare. The gravity of feelings of instability, anxiety and fear have been profound.

Aside from my decision to rescind approval, I implore the Saucon Valley community to eliminate threatening, hateful and divisive language and behavior, and make a commitment in supporting our students and reinforcing the values of our community.

I firmly believe that we can create a safe and inclusive environment within our District where everyone is respected and valued no matter their opinions and beliefs, but we must first model this within our homes, our community and with one another.

Thank you.