My principal and superintendent asked to meet with me. They claim this meeting does not involve disciplinary action, but I don’t trust them. Am I required to meet with them without knowing the purpose of the meeting?

These administrators are your supervisors, so you cannot refuse to meet with them. 
Keep in mind that your administrators are professional educators whose job descriptions simply differ from yours. And, you are a high-level professional educator and an ambassador of Christ. As His ambassador, you do not need to fear your administrators nor do you need to leave the Holy Spirit outside the door of this meeting. Instead, you can bring the power that raised Jesus from the dead into the meeting with you.
If you don’t want to attend the meeting alone, you can bring someone as a witness. But even if you choose not to invite another person, you will not be alone because of your identity in Christ.

I was required to take online training dealing with transgender ideology and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. At the end of the training, educators must pass a test to get credit for the training. I have already failed the test three times and have to retake the course again. I know the answers they want, but I feel convicted not to lie about this topic and in the process violate my religious convictions. What are my options?

You have a few options.

1. Simply give the answers they want in order to pass the test.
2. Pass the test, but include a disclaimer: “My answers reflect the intent of the training, but do not necessarily reflect my personal convictions.”
3. If this can only be resolved by violating your sincerely held religious beliefs, Christian Educators can help you request a religious accommodation.

I am not a part of my local union. What should I do if the union votes to strike?

The union will strongly urge both members and nonmembers to honor the strike. However, both members and nonunion members are not required to participate. 
If you choose to continue to work, you will almost certainly face negative consequences. Since those who work continue to receive full pay, those who strike usually feel and express anger toward those who cross the picket line, and confrontations between strikers and those who continue to work can ensue. Plus, relationships between those who strike and those who continue to work tend to suffer for years after the strike has ended.
With these negative consequences in mind, I have a few suggestions:

• First, consider praying for your district before the union votes to strike. Ask the Lord to intervene, soften hearts, and provide a successful outcome from the negotiation process. 
• Second, pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit should the union choose to strike. 
• Finally, remember that we at Christian Educators are here to pray for and with you as you navigate this situation. Contact us at christianeducators.org/prayer-request. 

Questions?

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• Religious freedoms - visit Ask an Attorney
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