Nov 1 • PMA Focus
December 4th is election day.
Well, I will be visiting my voting location on election day, but not for the same reason others may be going. I will be an observer mostly and see if people attempt to engage with me. But, I am going to make a small little ripple in Southern Chester County with an email which I intend to put out on Monday.
Remember, its always about the Gospel, and I can "control" my own narrative and actions. I also can protect myself from the predicted response. The framing of this letter (structure) is important. It is biblical, honorable, truthful and indicates openness for repentance and restoration. At the same time, you all know that I have zero ability or interest to restrain anyones free will. I want to show them in my words and deeds that I "Love my neighbor" so much that I want to say...
Don't hurt yourself, Hell will totally SUCK!
I am sharing this in here for now. (It might get a final edit between today and Monday). I will be sending it on Monday. Getting sharable images, uploading to my website, sharing on Youtube, TikTok, Facebook and X. When I make if public (here is not 'really' public) it is totally shareable. I will be tagging Shaun Porter, he will get a kick out of it. I might ask him to edit it with Shaun Porter language, lol.
EMAIL TO OSD BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Subject: Public Correspondence for Distribution: Good-Faith Notice + Confirmation Request (Please acknowledge & forward)
To: Octorara School District Open Records/RTKL Officer <[email]>
Cc: (See Below)
Dear Open Records Officer,
Attached is a signed public letter titled “Good-Faith Notice, Confirmation Request, and Preservation Hold (Octorara Area School District).” For accessibility, the full text also appears in the body of this email below my signature.
Please (1) acknowledge with a read receipt, (2) forward to all current directors, all directors seated during 2022, (4) forward to all solicitors representing OSD from January 2021, to present, (5) forward to AIG representative(s) responsible for review, approval authorizing legal reimbursements, (6) and newly sworn directors, and (7) confirm by reply-all when complete, noting the distribution method and the recipient categories. If distribution is handled by the Board Secretary, please route accordingly and confirm.
As noted in the letter, pretrial restraints have expired; this communication is lawful, peaceable, and non-coercive. Nothing herein waives rights. I will publish this letter publicly after transmission for transparency; please include any factual corrections or policy citations you believe pertinent in your acknowledgment.
Thank you, John Ryan Miller (“Ryan”) [Contact block]
Attachment: Miller — Good-Faith Notice… (SIGNED).pdf Full letter text follows below.
Date: November 1, 2025
To: Superintendent [Name], Octorara Area School District (OSD) Board of School Directors — Current and Seated (all members) Board of School Directors — Former Members serving during 2022 General Counsel/Solicitors: Saxton & Stump (attn: [Names]
Cc: AIG (OSD liability insurer) — Claims/Legal (notice of potential claim)
Re: Octorara School District public-comment policy, 9/18/2022 trespass letter, current enforcement posture, and non-litigation resolution path
From: John Ryan Miller (“Ryan”) [Mailing Address] | [Phone] | [Email]
Purpose
I write to (1) memorialize facts related to the 9/18/2022 incident at OSD; (2) request clear, written confirmation of the District’s current position regarding the trespass letter and public-comment policy; (3) give notice to preserve records; and (4) offer a non-litigation, scriptural path to closure. Nothing herein waives any rights; this is a good-faith attempt to resolve without court.
Non-legal stipulation by silence: I recognize silence is not a legal admission. However, if OSD or its agents do not respond in writing to the confirmations below by 5:00 PM ET, November 15, 2025, I will treat your silence as assent to the stated positions for purposes of my records, insurer communications, and future filings. My intentions have always been honorable to advice wise lawful choices and caution to the earthly and eternal consequences for trespassing and causing harm to others.
Background
- 9/18/2022: I appeared to speak during public comment to advocate for OSD students and parents along with attempting to provide lawful service.
- Then-Superintendent Michelle Orner and then-Board President Brian Fox, without any publicly adopted appeal/review process, invoked District “policy” conditions as prerequisites to speak (functioning as prior restraint) and enlisted the Pennsylvania State Police to threaten arrest.
- I submitted to arrest on the assertion that it was unlawful; I was later convicted and served probation. I am presently appealing that judgment. The trial court did not rule on the lawfulness of the trespass letter itself and indicated the court was administratively finished.
- Pre-trial restraints (now ended): As a condition of pre-trial release, I was prohibited from returning to OSD property and from communicating with OSD employees. Those court-imposed restraints have fully expired.
- I now seek straightforward confirmation of OSD’s current position so this can be concluded appropriately.
Clarification of Intent
This letter is clarificatory. It is not threatening, intimidating, or coercive. I have no ill will and no improper intent toward any OSD employee, director, solicitor, contractor, or student. My purpose is peaceable documentation and closure. I respectfully assert that OSD has no lawful authority to restrict, re-label, or otherwise convert my lawful speech or petitioning into an allegation of criminal conduct. I desire to resolve this scripturally (cf. forgiving “seventy times seven”) and amicably, while preserving my rights.
Requests for Confirmation
Please answer each item plainly “Yes,” “No,” or with a brief written explanation, and cite any policy numbers/titles and adoption dates:
- Trespass Letter Status. Does OSD contend that the 9/18/2022 trespass letter (or any successor directive) remains in force today against me?
- Duration. If “Yes,” does OSD continue to contend that the exclusion is indefinite/permanent, based upon the direct counsel of solicitor?
- Authority. Does OSD maintain that a Superintendent may unilaterally and indefinitely exclude a member of the public from public property and meetings without a defined appeal process, and direct law enforcement to enforce that exclusion?
- Appeal/Review. As of today, does OSD have any written policy or procedure by which a citizen excluded from public property may seek review, time limitation, or reinstatement? If so, please produce it. If not, please confirm that no such process exists.
- Public Comment Conditions. Does OSD maintain that, as a condition to speak at public comment, a citizen must disclose identity beyond what is legally required, surrender anonymity used to protect clients or others, or agree to constraints that operate as prior restraint on otherwise lawful speech? Please identify the specific policy language relied upon.
- Scope of Enforcement. Does OSD contend the exclusion extends to all OSD property, events, and meetings, including areas traditionally open to the public? Please specify any limits.
- Admissions Under Oath. Does OSD affirm that former Superintendent Michelle Orner testified (in substance) that she possessed authority to permanently exclude a citizen from OSD property and direct police enforcement? If OSD disagrees with that characterization, please provide OSD’s official position.
- Current Posture. Is it OSD’s intent going forward to keep the exclusion in place absent court intervention?
- Speech & Contact Post-Restraint. With court restraints expired, does OSD contend that a lawful, peaceable written communication like this letter (or future good-faith emails seeking policy clarity) could be treated by OSD as prohibited contact or criminal conduct? If you answer “Yes,” please identify the authority or policy relied upon.
- 1983 claim / insurer representation / use of public funds (Yes/No): Please confirm whether, after I filed a privately docketed 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action naming all then-active Board members in their individual capacities, OSD (through any officer/solicitor) represented the matter to AIG as a district liability claim and authorized payment of related legal bills from public funds without a publicly noticed discussion and recorded Board vote; and whether such payments were approved at the direction of the Board President notwithstanding contemporaneous objections by at least one director. Yes/No.
If “Yes,” please identify the date(s), invoice(s), engagement letter(s), AIG claim number(s), and any Board action(s)/minutes authorizing those expenditures.
If “No,” please provide the public meeting minutes or resolution showing the Board’s recorded decision and the basis reported to AIG (individual-capacity vs. district exposure).
For any “Yes,” please provide the policy number/title, date of adoption/revision, and approving body/officer. For any “No,” please indicate whether OSD will rescind the trespass letter in writing.
Non-Legal Stipulation (operative if unanswered by Nov 15, 2025)
If you do not respond by the deadline, I will document OSD’s position as follows:
- The 9/18/2022 trespass letter remains in force and is indefinite/permanent;
- OSD asserts a Superintendent may unilaterally and indefinitely exclude a citizen from public property and direct police enforcement without a defined appeal process or an affidavit of probable cause from reporting party/authority;
- OSD has no existing appeal/reinstatement policy for excluded citizens;
- OSD conditions public comment in ways that function as prior restraint on otherwise lawful speech;
- OSD intends to continue the exclusion absent court action; and
- OSD believes lawful, peaceable written communications from me could be treated as prohibited contact or criminal conduct.
(Again, I understand this is not a legal admission; it is how I will document OSD’s stance if you choose not to clarify it.)
Records Preservation (Litigation Hold)
Effective immediately, please preserve all potentially relevant materials from December 1, 2021 to present, including but not limited to: emails, texts, messaging apps, Board packets, policy drafts, directives to law enforcement, incident reports, body-cam/dispatch logs, meeting videos, sign-in sheets, and counsel communications (where not privileged). This notice extends to all custodians: administration, Board members (current and former), staff, SROs, and outside counsel/consultants. Do not delete, alter, or auto-purge.
Good-Faith Resolution
My desire is to resolve this in a manner consistent with Matthew 18/Luke 17:3–4—seeking clarity, confession where due, and peace. I am prepared to proceed legally against private individuals if necessary; however, I prefer to review the ability to achieve closure by written confirmation of OSD’s actual position and a clean record.
- If OSD confirms the exclusion is rescinded, I will note that outcome and consider that the trespass letter moot and I may return to advocacy.
- If OSD confirms the indefinite/permanent posture, I will proceed accordingly and will keep involved parties apprised.
How to Respond
Please send one consolidated written response on District letterhead (PDF attached to email is acceptable) by November 15, 2025 to:
- Email: [CulturalContrarian@protonmail.com and please carbon copy all noticed parties with an additionally named recipient being the AIG Agent involved in this situation.
If you believe additional time is required to support the documentation portion of the request, please acknowledge receipt, provide direct response to questions and provide a specific date (within 10 additional days) when the complete response with documents will be sent.
Respectfully,
John Ryan Miller
Delivery: Sent via email a to OSD Administration
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December 4th is election day.
