(Weatherford, Tx) – The Weatherford ISD trustees says they will continue their practice of starting school board meetings with prayer.

The Weatherford Democrat reports the announcement, was met with cheers and applause from most in the audience, during on Monday night’s meeting.  This comes after the Freedom from Religion Foundation sent the WISD board a letter at the end of February asking them to stop praying to open school board meetings.  The board president said the matter was discussed with district administration, and that the practice is “in compliance with the law.”

Before the meeting, a group of about 60 people gathered in front of the WISD District Services Building to hold hands and pray.