Pendleton Schools counselor, Kathy McCord, has spent decades faithfully serving the students in the South Madison County School district.  She was forced, against her beliefs, to tell teachers that they could not contact parents when their students sought a "Gender Support Plan."  While not even district policy, this directive forces teachers to even LIE to parents if parents inquire about their child seeking a "Gender Support Plan."  When Kathy was interviewed and shared the truth with the public the school board put her on leave, and just recently voted to terminate her contract.

Click here to read Kathy's comments directly from the Daily Signal article:  What Else are They Willing to Lie About?:  Indiana School Compels Staff to Hide 'Gender Support Plans' from Parents

Thankfully, community members in the Pendleton area are fighting to support Kathy and standing up for both parent rights and the rights of teachers to not violate their deeply held religious convictions or to have their speech compelled.