Our first students are back...

Today our first set of students has arrived back on campus. They are all gathered in the common area of the administration block of the school with their parents and guardians. The meeting has been going on for serveral hours already with lot's of comments from parents and teachers. This is a good chance for CSB to fill in any gaps that might have been left out or otherwise shaded in by our students. It is a time for parents to bring their questions or concerns and have them addressed. Afterwards, everyone will share a meal together... at this point in the day a pretty late lunch and then each student and parent will meet with a staff member and together sign a code of conduct. A lengthy process to be sure, but one that feels right. When I headed over to take a photo of the process, a former graduate was imploring the students to remember why they were at school and to encourage them to respect their teachers. Several teachers had already spoken and multiple parents had stood to convey their support of the school and confirm that the right decision was made to send the children home to "cool down." Please continue to keep praying for this process. This is the first of four such meetings with students and parents happening over the course of this next week.