is it fair for the school board to take me to court?
484803
24 days out of school does seem quite excessive.  I think the school board just has the best interests of your child at heart.
877243
I know exactly what I would do.  I would find out when the next school board meeting was first.  Then I would get me a good lawyer and go to that school board meeting.  When it is time for discussion from the floor, I would tell the Superintendent and the School Board exactly what has been going on and exactly what the principal and the teacher has said to you.  I would then tell them that they are allowing your child to be bullied and he is in an unsafe environment and that your lawyer is prepared to file a lawsuit (he will tell you what to say here) and that you are not going to allow your child to be treated this way because a cops child is the one doing the bullying.  I would also consider telling the cop and his spouse that you will be filing a suit against them as well. \n\nI really don't want you to go through with this unless they don't do anything to make the situation better.  Sometimes the threat of something like this is just what they need.  Imagine all the bad press they would get for allowing bullying to go on in their school system.....  I would push for the principal and the teacher to be disciplined also.  \n\nWe had an almost similar situation where the principal told the teachers not to tell anyone that there was a meningitis outbreak at the school.  Needless to say that principal retired after that.  My son was also getting his lunch money stolen everyday.  I tried for about 2 months to get him to stand up for himself but that is just not the kind of kid he his.  Finally, I wrote a letter to the teacher and told her what was going on and I also called the pricipal and told her.  The children (2) were caught red handed.  They were told they would have to repay the money.  The same day the money was repaid, one of the kids stole the money back.  I got a letter from one of the childrens mother saying that her son told them that mine was "giving" his money to him.  I know different because my son was extremely upset over the whole thing.  I didn't get mad over the money, I just wanted him to not be tortured anymore.  Just like you.  I would pay to just threaten them with a lawyer.  I'm sure you can find one that would do this for a very reasonable price.  Shop around.  I hope you can get this taken care of.  No one will take up for our children but us.  I wish you all the best.
712577
If it's your first ticket, you'll probably get traffic school.  I would go to court and try to get the school.  Usually, it won't go against your record if you go to the school.  If it goes on your record, you'll be paying far more than $75 since you're insurance will likely go up.
940459
I wish that's all grade school did to me. I was hit and damaged psychologically. The teacher did it in front of the class. My parents didn't believe me. So the teacher got away with it. That was a long time ago but I'm still paying for it. I hope she died. \nIf you're serious about this question. You should be on the phone tomorrow finding an attorney who will work pro bono. That means they'll work for free til you win your case. Then they take a cut.\n.
1006857
As a principal myself, I know that what you say can happen.  I have worked with principals who were on a power trip of some kind.  \n\nIf you really feel that you are being treated unfairly, be sure to keep documentation of what the principal is not supporting you on.  If you are not a member of your state's professional teaching organization, I would recommend that you join.  Most state organizations will provide legal advice and even go with you to meet with the principal and probably the personnel director.\n\nYou may want to change schools if that is an option for you.  We are not all bad.\n\nOne last thing may be to do some self examination to see if there may be a grain of truth to what the principal is saying.\n\nAs educators we owe it to our students to be the best at what we do.  As a principal I owe it to students and teachers to work with teachers to help them reach their highest potential.\n\nHope this helps
311508
Probably not. That sounds extreme and unfair to me. I would ask a lawyer or look at the schools dress code though. You could probably sue them...But that requires a lawyer. But yeah, check out the dress code. Hope that helps\n\n\npeace
250244
First, be absolutely 100 percent certain that your daughter is telling you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.  If you are that certain, then it isn't right for her to be punished under the circumstances you described.  I would have a meeting with the principal (being very courteous and respectful).  If that is not successful, have a meeting with the school superintendent.  If that is not successful, go to the school board meeting.  You can also contact an attorney, if you believe the case warrants it.
424255
As a teacher, I am not an advocate of suing schools, because you are just hurting the students.  That said, you have a lawsuit on your hands.  If you have that vidoetape, and you have not received the paperwork required by law, they are breaking the law.  Use the chain of command.  If the teacher and principal do not satisfy your complaints, then to to the special education supervisor for the school district.  If you still don't get satisfaction, contact a lawyer.  They are not doing their jobs.  The IEP is a binding legal document, and teachers can get into a lot of trouble for not following it.\n\nAlso, be firm but polite.  You will catch more flies with honey than vinegar.  Save the vinegar for later if it doesn't work.  Teachers and principals are human beings too, and will respond better to politeness.
959134
Yes, you can recourse to a superior court. Ask for legal advise, recoursing is not cheap.
979960
This is not an ordinary case...... you can sue this administrator if you think it is necessary... but i think the best solution is to transfer to another school...... be careful......they hold the "power"......call the attention of the principal or the parents-teachers-association.... as soon as possible before its too late.... take action!!!!
531334
As a parent advocating for her child you have many options. Oftentimes, school site administrators and teachers will make you think your options are limited to them but they're dead wrong. As a parent, you have a right to go before your districts superintendent, school board, local newspaper, rally other parents, the PTA, the Civil Rights Board, a personal lawyer, as well as a State Official at the County Office of Education or at the State Office of Education. Again as a parent, whose child represents between $4,000-$10,000 annually to the school in the form of ADA, and as a taxpayer, you have a plethora of options at your disposal. Remember, Always advocate for your child!
370404
Contact the schools board office, they should be able to give you a copy of it or if they can't they will know how to get it.
77256
i'd take the blame and tell the principal to suspend or i'll fight tomorrow...suspension is free days off
51942
you should write all the times the teacher discriminated against you and talk to the principal.  if nothing is done, you could go to the school board or, yes, file a lawsuit
265152
I can't agree with the previous poster, at least as to the law in California (and you there - the asker - you've got to tell people what state you're in when you ask these kinds of questions).\n\n\nSchools are built with public funds, and as such are public property.  They are controlled public property when school is in session (because the government has a compelling interest in keeping the school property controlled during school hours), but when students are not present, the school does not have the authority to tell you you cannot be there...conceivably on the very land your taxes helped to purchase and maintain.  \n\nSo the info I have for you is really more of a suggestion; contact the district office of the school you want to play ball at, and ask them.  If they tell you you can't be there during non-school hours, ask them for the law that says you can't.  Be polite, but be insistent.  Once you have that law (assuming it exists), read it for yourself and see what you think.  If you disagree that it says you can't be there, take it up with the school district again.\n\nNot so long ago I was faced with this exact situation...a school employee was complaining that people were on the campus, not doing anything illegal, and he wanted them removed.  I knew of no legal authority to make them do so, so they stayed on the campus (this was on a weekend).  I spoke to the District Superintendent a few days later and asked if he knew of any law that kept people off public school grounds during non-school hours.  He didn't.\n\nGood luck with this.  I hope if you get an answer from the school you'll come back here and contact me with it - I'd be interested to know what you find out.
273414
You might be able to go through legal channels and the police?  You could also just come right out and ask the school but I'm sure that you may not trust that source.
290833
You have a question that needs to be asked of a lawyer. You can ask over the phone if you want. It depends on circumstances. You can also bring it up to the school board. You do have rights even if you are the student...good luck to you.