HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The planned protest at Morgan Elementary School in Hutchinson has led to the district changing how things will go Monday at the school.

District officials say they fully support the right to peacefully assemble and that is what this protest is supposed to be, however, district officials say they’ve heard from some parents who are concerned over the possibility of others not from the community coming to the protest.

The changes to the district plans include restricting outside access from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday. No visitors, including parents, will be admitted to the building during that time. If a parent has an appointment with their child and would have picked them up during that time frame, they’re now asked to do so before 11 or after 1.

Second, there will not be a noon recess. It will be indoors for lunch on Monday.

They also say that parents have a choice of whether to leave their kids at home Monday. If they do, it will be considered an excused absence. However, they will need to call that absence in.

In their note to parents, they emphasize that they respect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble, but add that they also must ensure a safe learning environment.

Some parents who have children at that school are upset with how the district has responded to their complaints about a disruptive student and bullying.