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Old 11-22-2012, 02:07 PM   #1
JohnnyHowDoO'duya
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Default Do schools have right to discipline students for off campus activity?

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2.../20376321.html

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Campbell acknowledged the students made the comments on their own time, but they have negatively impacted the school community. Action had to be taken, he said.
I don't quite know what was said, but if this were my kid I would have a problem with the school sticking their nose into discipline outside their jurisdiction.

Clearly I have a problem with kids who cyber bully and make sexually suggestive comments to teachers and would discipline my child for it, but I take offense to the school suspending the kids.

With the caveat that the teachers safety is not compromised.

If the victim wants to take action through the legal process, go for it. But who does the principle think he is? Happened off campus, after hours, its none of his business as long as his staff is safe.

If his staff isn't safe, then a suspension isn't enough, the student should be moved to another school.

The school is there to teach academics, period end of discussion.
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