Principal claims he was fired for leading optional prayer meetin – WRBL

MANCHESTER, Ga. – The principal at Manchester High School claims he was fired after he gave a sermon and prayed at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting at the school.

Dr. Michael Lehr, who has been principal for about 3 years, says the superintendent told him the district was placing him on administrative leave during his annual evaluation, which came two days after he led the FCA meeting.

“We’re all kind of baffled by the decision,” Lehr told News 3 over the phone. “The superintendent has heard me pray at meetings before. She’s been beside me when I cite scripture at graduation. Her own board meetings begin with prayer.”

A few weeks prior, the superintendent told Lehr they were not renewing his contract for the following school year, according to Lehr. He did not receive an explanation or reason at the time.

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