According to reports, the student is now back in school. The student served only two days of the three day suspension before being reinstated this morning following a meeting with school administration.
Last week was spring break for the school, however, there was apparently a large amount of progress made as the school board and district personnel moved very strongly to put an end to this situation.
The teacher in question had asked that the student not return to class, however, that has also been overruled. The student will be able to attend their class and make up any work and time missed, including two days prior to the actual suspension that the student was kept out of class.
The one issue still remaining on the table is whether or not the district will rescind the entire suspension–a move that the family is pushing for and a move that could occur later this week.
One thing is clear, on this issue the school board moved clearly and decisively to force an end to this situation and probably prevent any legal action from being taken against the district. This is the type of leadership that should be commended and expected in this community.
—Doug Paul Davis reporting
good to hear that they worked it out.
good to hear that they worked it out.
good to hear that they worked it out.
good to hear that they worked it out.
Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.
–Richard Estes
Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.
–Richard Estes
Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.
–Richard Estes
Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.
–Richard Estes
As Doug Paul Davis reports, the school board played an important role in resolving this matter. They are to be commended for their work to rectify this injustice and get the high school back to the business of educating our future leaders.
As Doug Paul Davis reports, the school board played an important role in resolving this matter. They are to be commended for their work to rectify this injustice and get the high school back to the business of educating our future leaders.
As Doug Paul Davis reports, the school board played an important role in resolving this matter. They are to be commended for their work to rectify this injustice and get the high school back to the business of educating our future leaders.
As Doug Paul Davis reports, the school board played an important role in resolving this matter. They are to be commended for their work to rectify this injustice and get the high school back to the business of educating our future leaders.
“Never let your schooling interfere with your education.”
Mark Twain
If there was ever a story that merits this quote it is this one. This story was so absurd it is good to know that there are sensible people in positions of authority who took control to bring this sad affair to a close.
I think this blog gets some credit for putting this thing in the town square and the new district administration and the trustees get credit for moving quickly once the story broke.
Finally, I hope this young teacher is able to reconcile her differences with the student so they can both move ahead, she with her teaching career and the student with his education.
Ron Glick
“Never let your schooling interfere with your education.”
Mark Twain
If there was ever a story that merits this quote it is this one. This story was so absurd it is good to know that there are sensible people in positions of authority who took control to bring this sad affair to a close.
I think this blog gets some credit for putting this thing in the town square and the new district administration and the trustees get credit for moving quickly once the story broke.
Finally, I hope this young teacher is able to reconcile her differences with the student so they can both move ahead, she with her teaching career and the student with his education.
Ron Glick
“Never let your schooling interfere with your education.”
Mark Twain
If there was ever a story that merits this quote it is this one. This story was so absurd it is good to know that there are sensible people in positions of authority who took control to bring this sad affair to a close.
I think this blog gets some credit for putting this thing in the town square and the new district administration and the trustees get credit for moving quickly once the story broke.
Finally, I hope this young teacher is able to reconcile her differences with the student so they can both move ahead, she with her teaching career and the student with his education.
Ron Glick
“Never let your schooling interfere with your education.”
Mark Twain
If there was ever a story that merits this quote it is this one. This story was so absurd it is good to know that there are sensible people in positions of authority who took control to bring this sad affair to a close.
I think this blog gets some credit for putting this thing in the town square and the new district administration and the trustees get credit for moving quickly once the story broke.
Finally, I hope this young teacher is able to reconcile her differences with the student so they can both move ahead, she with her teaching career and the student with his education.
Ron Glick
“Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.”
I must have misunderstood, Mr. Estes, when you said that the only avenue left was “a civil rights lawsuit” and that “the district has dug its heels in and will not budge” otherwise.
For any longtime Davis resident, especially those who attended Davis High, this whole sad scenario makes it clear how valuable former Vice Principal Katie Goetzinger was. I am quite sure that Ms. Goetzinger would have been far more reasonable from the start. I know from personal experience with her that Katie’s first instinct was always to err on the side of reconciliation. She would have almost certainly brought in all the parties to discuss the issue, before she considered punishment. She was such a kind person that she would not have suspended a student over what amounted to a teacher having her feelings hurt. I would guess that Katie would have instead tried to build up each party’s spirits…. And while I have great confidence in Mike Cawley, the current principal, Robert Van Dyne’s calm demeanor could have served this situation better, also.
“Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.”
I must have misunderstood, Mr. Estes, when you said that the only avenue left was “a civil rights lawsuit” and that “the district has dug its heels in and will not budge” otherwise.
For any longtime Davis resident, especially those who attended Davis High, this whole sad scenario makes it clear how valuable former Vice Principal Katie Goetzinger was. I am quite sure that Ms. Goetzinger would have been far more reasonable from the start. I know from personal experience with her that Katie’s first instinct was always to err on the side of reconciliation. She would have almost certainly brought in all the parties to discuss the issue, before she considered punishment. She was such a kind person that she would not have suspended a student over what amounted to a teacher having her feelings hurt. I would guess that Katie would have instead tried to build up each party’s spirits…. And while I have great confidence in Mike Cawley, the current principal, Robert Van Dyne’s calm demeanor could have served this situation better, also.
“Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.”
I must have misunderstood, Mr. Estes, when you said that the only avenue left was “a civil rights lawsuit” and that “the district has dug its heels in and will not budge” otherwise.
For any longtime Davis resident, especially those who attended Davis High, this whole sad scenario makes it clear how valuable former Vice Principal Katie Goetzinger was. I am quite sure that Ms. Goetzinger would have been far more reasonable from the start. I know from personal experience with her that Katie’s first instinct was always to err on the side of reconciliation. She would have almost certainly brought in all the parties to discuss the issue, before she considered punishment. She was such a kind person that she would not have suspended a student over what amounted to a teacher having her feelings hurt. I would guess that Katie would have instead tried to build up each party’s spirits…. And while I have great confidence in Mike Cawley, the current principal, Robert Van Dyne’s calm demeanor could have served this situation better, also.
“Exposure here was huge. I suspect that Jim Provenza, who is knowledgeable about this sort of thing, played a prominent role.”
I must have misunderstood, Mr. Estes, when you said that the only avenue left was “a civil rights lawsuit” and that “the district has dug its heels in and will not budge” otherwise.
For any longtime Davis resident, especially those who attended Davis High, this whole sad scenario makes it clear how valuable former Vice Principal Katie Goetzinger was. I am quite sure that Ms. Goetzinger would have been far more reasonable from the start. I know from personal experience with her that Katie’s first instinct was always to err on the side of reconciliation. She would have almost certainly brought in all the parties to discuss the issue, before she considered punishment. She was such a kind person that she would not have suspended a student over what amounted to a teacher having her feelings hurt. I would guess that Katie would have instead tried to build up each party’s spirits…. And while I have great confidence in Mike Cawley, the current principal, Robert Van Dyne’s calm demeanor could have served this situation better, also.