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As an attorney, I spend far more hours in negotiations than in court. (Court is a lot more fun!!) Rarely does a demand or offer letter do anything more than set the stage for the real work; i.e. face-to-face discussions.

If you feel secure enough that your request won't put your job at risk, I think you should consider having a meeting with him. That way you can tell him of all the requirements for getting a CHL and you can have a discussion about the issue. This will allow you to address his concerns that may not otherwise be disclosed in a response to your email/letter.

One thing you need to consider is that the President may agree with your logic, but he will be thinking about how his actions will be viewed by a Board of Regents, school owner(s), students and their parents, as well as the media and general public. So convincing him is only part of the plan. You must also be ready to show him how his actions can be viewed positively by others. Focusing on increased safety for students is one way, perhaps the only way, this can be done and it won’t be easy.

Chas.