The issue surfaced Monday night during a school council meeting at Jones College Prep, with parents expressing apprehension about the proposed demonstrations. The planned walkouts come amid demonstrations on college campuses nationwide.Jones Principal Kerry Dolan is defending the decision to allow protests in support of Palestine to take place during the school day on Wednesday, May 1st. Some student groups have called for classmates to walk out of class and demonstrate in the lobby.
In a letter to parents and staff, Principal Dolan emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, discrimination, and bias-based harm within the school community. Dolan stated she has arranged for additional security on the premises.