UPDATE: It was the release of the tape that was wrong...

Burlington Township School District issued a press release according to Brietbart

Response to Unauthorized Video of Class Activity
September 24, 2009
Today we became aware of a video that was placed on the internet which has been reported in the media. The video is of a class of students singing a song about President Obama. The activity took place during Black History Month in 2009, which is recognized each February to honor the contributions of African Americans to our country. Our curriculum studies, honors and recognizes those who serve our country. The recording and distribution of the class activity were unauthorized.
You can see video here

OHHHHHHHH, it was the recording and distribution that were unauthorized, not the building of a cult of personality that was unauthorized. Thanks for clearing that up.