RSBM.
Is it possible this was the policy when a teacher sees violence in the hallway, though? Close the door to protect students in the classroom (in case a weapon comes out in the fight, etc), call security (we don't know if she called security, but what if she did?). We need to hear from that teacher. We need to know if she took action. Maybe that teacher is there teaching because she actually cares very much about making a difference for the students she can.
Your point is well taken.
I will admit to being influenced by social media posts, some of which claim to be from other bullied former students at that school or their parent. There’s too many of them. If these posts are truthful, there seems to be a very high level of tolerance for bullying behavior…even as we see, to the point of ignoring violence.
After reading those posts, when one sees that teacher shut her door…and A is left helpless and on her own….it is infuriating. It looks like verification of the ‘culture’ decried by the other victims. But it may br quite different. I’m sure all will come out in the upcoming investigation and lawsuits.
But maybe the teacher is also trapped, trapped in a system with poor leadership and no support. Certainly, this Supt seems like someone totally unfit to have the safety of children in his hands. Morally unfit as well.
Then there is the principal. The fact that the bullies were allegedly not ‘first offenders”, her silly suspensions are a joke to all involved. It just demonstrates to the bullies that they can come back to school and beat on anyone they choose. They probably enjoy getting ‘suspension vacations.” These kids aren’t exactly motivated to excel to a better life. Bullying gives them swagger not passing the math exam.
When did principals become blasé about beatings?
Apparently there is going to be some sort of investigation into past incidents by the State and how they were handled by all involved. I would assume that teacher, the principal, etc will all be given a chance to explain. I’m sure they will all be named in lawsuits as well… plus some of the other bullied students claim to be lawyering up as well.
Too bad a child had to die to shine a light on this situation. No one is going to be blasé about bullying at that school for the immediate future.
