A Michigan school district is facing a public backlash after photos emerged of grade school children pole dancing at a local night club during a recent school outing. The incident, which occurred in November 2022, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability from parents, educators, and community leaders.
According to Andrew Weaver, a trustee on the school board, the students were on a trip to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra when they were taken to lunch at Niki’s Pizza, which is attached to Niki’s Lounge, a club that features stripper poles. The students were reportedly moved to the Lounge due to lack of available space at the Pizza restaurant.
Once inside the Lounge, the students began dancing on the poles and taking photos, said Weaver. The incident was later highlighted by the Libs of TikTok Twitter account, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for action.
The school district has come under fire for allowing the children to be exposed to such inappropriate content and environments. Some have called for the resignation of Superintendent Robert Shaner, who threatened to sue the local official who released the photos.
In a statement, the district said that the letter from the superintendent did not include any threats, however, Weaver, who is a trustee on the school board, said that the superintendent did threatened to bring legal action against him for speaking out.
This scandal raises serious questions about the judgement and accountability of educators and administrators in the Michigan school district. Parents have a right to expect that their children will be safe and protected while in school, and any instance of misconduct or poor judgement must be fully investigated and addressed. The education and well-being of these grade school children must be the top priority for all involved.