Coach-led prayer addressed in West Virginia (February 4, 2020)

Mineral County Schools in Ridgeley has committed to addressing complaints of coach-led prayer in the district.

A concerned district parent contacted FFRF to report that Frankfort High School Football coaches prayed with their players on the field after a game. FFRF Legal Fellow Brendan Johnson wrote to Superintendent Troy Ravenscroft reminding him that this conduct is unconstitutional and that the district has an obligation to remain neutral on religion.

Ravenscroft sent a letter of response, thanking FFRF for informing him of this violation and alerting FFRF that the district views this ā€œas an opportunity to work with staff and athletic coaches on observing and upholding the First Amendment, its boundaries and its requirements.ā€

Freedom From Religion Foundation