I was told that most Montera’s classes got to watch the inauguration ceremony on their classroom TV. I guess my child was among the minority who didn’t get to.

I appreciate the enormity of the event, but Ed Code is Ed Code.

Montera did NOT show inauguration on campus. They turned on the radio just for the President to say the oath and even that, partially.

The next-door Joaquin Miller Elementary, by contrast, had a large-screen real-time viewing in the auditorium, with all the kids watching. They were ENCOURAGED by OUSD to do that and physically helped by OUSD to set up streaming to the large screen.

(a) Notwithstanding Section 48200 [California’s compulsory education
requirement], a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is:
(1) Due to his or her illness.
(2) Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer.
(3) For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic services rendered.
(4) For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or her immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if the service is conducted outside California.
(5) For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law.
(6) Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is the custodial parent.
(7) For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, or attendance at an employment conference, when the pupil’s absence has been requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board.
(8) For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code.

Basically, your kid has to be in school. I know Montera was set up to show the inauguration on campus, so s/he wouldn’t be missing out.

There is such a thing as duty. You go to school because you have enrolled and you have a commitment to see it through. Stay home with a temperature. Or one of the posted reasons. The kids involved should have been in class with their classmates – and participated in whatever was set out for them. Inauguration or not.

It’s lessons like these being taught at OUSD that makes one think that somebody down there in charge does get it.

Interesting, hah?