Principal says he was fired for leading volunteer prayer meeting
Dr. Michael Lehr said he just wants the facts to come out and that he's relying on his faith to get him through this.
News Radio 106.7's Nathalie Pozo spoke with several students and parents who are outraged this happened to what they call a kind, dedicated, well respected man. Now, the community is rallying behind him.
“It is breaking our hearts its breaking our hearts… because it is not supposed to be like this,” one parent said.
Last Wednesday, during a volunteer Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting, the Manchester High School principal said he filled in for the organization's leader and read scripture as well as prayed with students in attendance.
“Because this is a Christian community and I want my daughter to pray,” said another parent.
Dr. Lehr who did not want to speak on camera said he had his annual evaluation two days later with the county's school superintendent. He says at that meeting, Superintendent Carol Lane put him on indefinite administrative leave for the remainder of his contract which expires in June for leading prayers at the FCA meeting.
“What do you expect at a Christian meeting except prayer and Bible reading,” one parent noted.
“I want prayer in this school. I am proud to see our football team take a knee and pray before and after games. And also in clubs and we're just shocked,” said parent Angila Waddell.
Dr. Lehr said he is now focused on finding on a new job in order to support his family.
News Radio 106.7's Nathalie Pozo reached out to Superintendent Lane but the superintendent did not return calls or e-mails asking for comment.
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