Exhibit 2: Email to Dr. Morrie Powers regarding Suspension of Chris Jackson
To: Dr. Morrie Powers
From: Ricky Silver
Date: September 23, 2016 11:25 am
Subject: Chris Jackson
Please do not understand me to be suggesting that Chris Jackson’ Me-Video posting was
acceptable – it was not. Chris’ Internet posting was offensive and he/she should be accountable.
Although the posting was NOT appropriate – it was offensive and Chris needs to learn that
he/she will not advance as a leader with that approach. However, Chris’ punishment is an
overreaching response with enormous consequences. I urge you to consider a more appropriate
punishment by precluding Chris from participating in the next Student Council sponsored event.
After all, the School District’s Mission Statement clearly says that “the School Board,
community, parents, school employees, and students (MSC stakeholders) share accountability
for student success.”
The School District Mission Statement also says that the District will judge its policies and
procedures “by the standards of excellence, fairness, and impact on student achievement.” Chris
Jackson can still achieve a lot of good in the school and on the Student Council. Please let
him/her continue to reach for those goals.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Ricky Silver