Controversy Over American Flag Mural at Elementary School Continues
Photo Credit: mrsdkrebsThe controversy over an American flag painted on a wall at Reyes Elementary School is not over, even though it’s been painted over.
The Canutillo Independent School District [CISD] Board of Trustees will discuss what steps to take next after being denied the mural by the school’s developer, Cimarron Hunt Communities [Hunt].
Hunt offererd $10,000 to CISD for a flag pole but the offer was rejected by the board of trustees.
“We’re kind of waiting to see what direction the board wants to take but at the same time we are encouraged that conversations continue so that we can do what’s best for veterans, for our students, and for the community at large,” said Shane Griffith, spokesperson for CISD.
In a letter, Hunt explained why they wanted the flag painted over. The red white and blue does not fit the homeowners associations color scheme, and the mural could possibly violate rules regarding how U.S. flag should be handled and displayed. (Read more about the controversy over the American flag mural HERE)
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