SRCSPetition
David Cassidy and Mike Veitz
and the Board of Elders
Spanish River Church
RE: Non-Renewal of Headmaster’s Agreement — Request for Immediate Meeting and Reconsideration
Dear Pastors and Elders,
We write to you as the parent body of Spanish River Christian School, representing families whose children are
currently enrolled and whose tuition commitments for the upcoming school year have already been made. We are
united in our deep concern over the recent announcement that the church has decided not to renew the
Headmaster’s agreement, and we respectfully but firmly request your immediate attention to the matters outlined
below.
1. The Decision Was Made Without Transparency or Parent Input
This decision was communicated to families only after enrollment contracts had been signed and tuition obligations
committed for the next school year. Parents relied on the continuity of the school’s leadership, mission, and direction
when making those financial commitments. Had this change been disclosed prior to enrollment, many families would
have evaluated their options differently. The timing of this announcement, after financial commitments were secured,
raises serious concerns about whether the school’s obligation of good faith to its families has been met.
2. The Headmaster Has Served This Community with Excellence
Mr. Jason Zecca has been the cornerstone of this school’s identity and success. Under his leadership, the school has
had enrollment growth, academic outcomes, spiritual formation, our community has been strengthened. He embodies
the Christian values this institution was founded upon, and his removal without cause or explanation is a disservice to
the families, students, and faculty who have built this community alongside him.
3. The School Board Was Not Meaningfully Consulted
It is our understanding that the school’s board was not involved in this decision in any meaningful capacity. The board
exists to steward the school’s mission and operations, and bypassing it on a matter of this magnitude undermines the
governance structure that parents trust to protect the quality and stability of their children’s education.
4. Our Requests
We respectfully and urgently request the following:
A. Reconsider and renew the Headmaster’s agreement. The parent body overwhelmingly supports Mr. Jason
Zecca’s continued leadership. We ask the church to honor the community’s voice and the Headmaster’s
proven record by reversing this decision.
B. Convene a meeting with the full parent body within ten (10) calendar days. If the church is unwilling to renew
the agreement, we require a transparent, in-person forum where church leadership presents the specific
reasons for this change, the vision and direction for the school going forward, the qualifications and selection
process for new leadership, and a timeline for all transitions.
C. Provide a full tuition refund option for families who choose to withdraw. If the school’s direction is materially
changing from what was represented at the time of enrollment, families must have the opportunity to make
an informed decision about their children’s education — including the option to leave with a complete refund
of all tuition and fees already paid or committed.
5. The Stakes for This Institution
We want to be direct: this school exists because of the families who entrust their children and their resources to it. A
decision of this magnitude, made without transparency, without parent input, and without regard for the school board’s
role, puts the institution’s future at risk. We are committed to this school and to working constructively with church
leadership, but that requires a partnership built on mutual respect and open communication.
We trust that the church shares our commitment to acting in the best interest of the children and families who make
up this community, and we look forward to a prompt and substantive response.
Respectfully and with urgency,
The Parents of Spanish River Christian School
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 12, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
April 12, 2026
38 Comments
Mr and Mrs Zecca are the best part of SRCS. His leadership is the best we have ever experienced at a school and the children love them both very much. We are worried about the potential changes in vision for the school. We ask for more transparency and to save the Zeccas rather than bring in someone new.
This decision does not simply represent a leadership change—it represents a breach of trust with the very families who sustain this school. As parents, we are not passive observers; we are committed stakeholders who have invested financially, spiritually, and relationally into this community. Decisions of this magnitude, made without transparency, explanation, or inclusion, erode confidence not only in the school’s leadership structure but in the integrity of its governance.
I strongly support the renewal of our headmaster’s position. Over the past decade, his leadership has brought stability, growth, and a clear sense of direction to our school. His commitment to both academic excellence and student well-being has created a positive and supportive environment where students and staff can thrive. Continuity in his leadership is essential to maintain and build upon the progress the school has achieved under his guidance. Thank you for your attention!
I was 16 years old when Pastor Dave started the Church that is now Spanish River Christian. We met in storefronts, then in the Art Guild, and had weekly meetings, I think on Wednesdays, in peoples’ homes. This particular evening after the prayer meeting, I went to my room to finish my homework, and Pastor Dave presented his application to become a Church,, being short of votes by 1, he asked my Mom if I would sign, which I did. We grew under Pastor Dave’s leadership. Eventually a School was started and it grew. Mr Zecca is a beloved Principle! A good Christian man. The children, mine are my grandchildren, have received an amazing education under his leadership, both academically and spiritually.
I’m a grandparent with two grandsons attending SRCS. Next year we will have three grandsons at SRCS. Mr Zecca’s leadership is needed at SRCS.
The Zeccas represent the best of SRCS
This whole situation showed very UN-Christlike behavior by the pastor and elders. Very disappointing to have this outcome, and will no longer attend the church or support the school moving forward.
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SRCSPetition
David Cassidy and Mike Veitz
and the Board of Elders
Spanish River Church
RE: Non-Renewal of Headmaster’s Agreement — Request for Immediate Meeting and Reconsideration
Dear Pastors and Elders,
We write to you as the parent body of Spanish River Christian School, representing families whose children are
currently enrolled and whose tuition commitments for the upcoming school year have already been made. We are
united in our deep concern over the recent announcement that the church has decided not to renew the
Headmaster’s agreement, and we respectfully but firmly request your immediate attention to the matters outlined
below.
1. The Decision Was Made Without Transparency or Parent Input
This decision was communicated to families only after enrollment contracts had been signed and tuition obligations
committed for the next school year. Parents relied on the continuity of the school’s leadership, mission, and direction
when making those financial commitments. Had this change been disclosed prior to enrollment, many families would
have evaluated their options differently. The timing of this announcement, after financial commitments were secured,
raises serious concerns about whether the school’s obligation of good faith to its families has been met.
2. The Headmaster Has Served This Community with Excellence
Mr. Jason Zecca has been the cornerstone of this school’s identity and success. Under his leadership, the school has
had enrollment growth, academic outcomes, spiritual formation, our community has been strengthened. He embodies
the Christian values this institution was founded upon, and his removal without cause or explanation is a disservice to
the families, students, and faculty who have built this community alongside him.
3. The School Board Was Not Meaningfully Consulted
It is our understanding that the school’s board was not involved in this decision in any meaningful capacity. The board
exists to steward the school’s mission and operations, and bypassing it on a matter of this magnitude undermines the
governance structure that parents trust to protect the quality and stability of their children’s education.
4. Our Requests
We respectfully and urgently request the following:
A. Reconsider and renew the Headmaster’s agreement. The parent body overwhelmingly supports Mr. Jason
Zecca’s continued leadership. We ask the church to honor the community’s voice and the Headmaster’s
proven record by reversing this decision.
B. Convene a meeting with the full parent body within ten (10) calendar days. If the church is unwilling to renew
the agreement, we require a transparent, in-person forum where church leadership presents the specific
reasons for this change, the vision and direction for the school going forward, the qualifications and selection
process for new leadership, and a timeline for all transitions.
C. Provide a full tuition refund option for families who choose to withdraw. If the school’s direction is materially
changing from what was represented at the time of enrollment, families must have the opportunity to make
an informed decision about their children’s education — including the option to leave with a complete refund
of all tuition and fees already paid or committed.
5. The Stakes for This Institution
We want to be direct: this school exists because of the families who entrust their children and their resources to it. A
decision of this magnitude, made without transparency, without parent input, and without regard for the school board’s
role, puts the institution’s future at risk. We are committed to this school and to working constructively with church
leadership, but that requires a partnership built on mutual respect and open communication.
We trust that the church shares our commitment to acting in the best interest of the children and families who make
up this community, and we look forward to a prompt and substantive response.
Respectfully and with urgency,
The Parents of Spanish River Christian School
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 12, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
April 12, 2026
38 Comments
As a former parent that had three daughters graduate from SRCS, I am appalled by the way the church pastors and administrators , mainly Mike Vietz has treated the school and headmaster Jason Zecca. He is a man of great integrity and Christian values and it has been an asset to the school. The church administration is so out of touch with the school that for them to make this quick decision is totally wrong. Where is the kindness, love, and non-condemning leadership of the church that we once had. I too am reconsidering my membership of this church that I've been at for 32 years.
Mr and Mrs Zecca are the best part of SRCS. His leadership is the best we have ever experienced at a school and the children love them both very much. We are worried about the potential changes in vision for the school. We ask for more transparency and to save the Zeccas rather than bring in someone new.
This decision does not simply represent a leadership change—it represents a breach of trust with the very families who sustain this school. As parents, we are not passive observers; we are committed stakeholders who have invested financially, spiritually, and relationally into this community. Decisions of this magnitude, made without transparency, explanation, or inclusion, erode confidence not only in the school’s leadership structure but in the integrity of its governance.
I strongly support the renewal of our headmaster’s position. Over the past decade, his leadership has brought stability, growth, and a clear sense of direction to our school. His commitment to both academic excellence and student well-being has created a positive and supportive environment where students and staff can thrive. Continuity in his leadership is essential to maintain and build upon the progress the school has achieved under his guidance. Thank you for your attention!
I was 16 years old when Pastor Dave started the Church that is now Spanish River Christian. We met in storefronts, then in the Art Guild, and had weekly meetings, I think on Wednesdays, in peoples’ homes. This particular evening after the prayer meeting, I went to my room to finish my homework, and Pastor Dave presented his application to become a Church,, being short of votes by 1, he asked my Mom if I would sign, which I did. We grew under Pastor Dave’s leadership. Eventually a School was started and it grew. Mr Zecca is a beloved Principle! A good Christian man. The children, mine are my grandchildren, have received an amazing education under his leadership, both academically and spiritually.
I’m a grandparent with two grandsons attending SRCS. Next year we will have three grandsons at SRCS. Mr Zecca’s leadership is needed at SRCS.
The Zeccas represent the best of SRCS
This whole situation showed very UN-Christlike behavior by the pastor and elders. Very disappointing to have this outcome, and will no longer attend the church or support the school moving forward.
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As a former parent that had three daughters graduate from SRCS, I am appalled by the way the church pastors and administrators , mainly Mike Vietz has treated the school and headmaster Jason Zecca. He is a man of great integrity and Christian values and it has been an asset to the school. The church administration is so out of touch with the school that for them to make this quick decision is totally wrong. Where is the kindness, love, and non-condemning leadership of the church that we once had. I too am reconsidering my membership of this church that I've been at for 32 years.