35. Principal Jay responded on March 4,2005 that it was the School's position that parents
would not be notified of any discussions, even adult-initiated discussions, which dealt
with gay-headed families, as such information was not included in the School's parental
notification policy.
36. On March 6, 2005, the Parkers sent an email to Principal Jay of the Estabrook Elementary
School and the Anti-Bias Committee requesting information. No one responded to it.
37. The Parkers were concerned by the tone of the February 8,2005 Anti-Bias Committee
meeting. For this reason, they attended more meetings; at one meeting, which occurred
on April 1 1,2005, it was announced that more homosexually-themed books would be
placed in each classroom without parental notification. This greatly concerned the
Parkers.
38. The Parkers asserted that the School's position was contrary to their religious views and
parental rights to raise their children in accordance with their personal beliefs. They
requested a meeting to discuss the matter in person with Principal Jay. Ms. Jay invited
the Parkers to a meeting with herself and Andre Ravenelle, the Director of Education, to
take place on April 27,2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Estabrook Elementary School. At the
meeting, the Parkers met with both Ms. Jay and Mr. Ravenelle. The meeting focused on
the Parkers' interim need to have a plan in place for the remainder of the school year. A
handwritten agreement was drafted and faxed to the Superintendent's Office. Ms. Parker
left the meeting, while Mr. Parker remained. At some point, Mr. Parker was informed
that the School would not agree to any temporary plan, and the meeting was terminated.
Mr. Parker, frustrated by the turn of events, refused to leave the school and was arrested
for trespassing by the Lexington Police Department.