Some Port Chester parents are concerned that the Pledge of Allegiance is not part of the daily routine at a local school.
After hearing those concerns, the principal of says a new system for the Pledge is being developed.
, who is th new principal at King Street, said there has been no formal or mandatory reciting of the Pledge for about 4 years. After hearing concerns from parents, Ortiz says he is developing a schedule to have different classes recite the Pledge.
The classes would take turns in broadcasting the Pledge to the entire school over its public address system.
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