Monica Atlas has asked the Parkland School Board to reconsider a request from students for a pro-life club at the high school.

“It would be good for kids who want to get together to discuss the culture of life,” Atlas told the board.

She noted one of her children just graduated from Parkland, and another one is going to be attending in the future.

During the past school year, a group of students submitted a proposal to start a pro-life club, but the request was denied by district officials.

At the June 20 meeting, Superintendent Richard Sniscak said the club application raised some concerns the high school administration found objectionable.

As the matter is presently under litigation, Sniscak declined any additional comments.

School District Solicitor Steven Miller reported he responded on May 24 to the Thomas More Society of Chicago which is representing the students’ case.

“We have certain perimeters that have to be met by every club,” Miller said.

The administration suggested revisions for the students’ application to make it compliant with current club policy.

Miller said he had not yet received a response from the Thomas More Society.