Reply #192: Hi Lurking Dem, let me apologize on behalf of a fellow math teacher.

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What a disgrace to the profession! I know you are thinking about the best course of action, but let me give you an idea of the teacher's thoughts. Teachers hate getting into trouble because there is such a huge audience; the student body, their parents, the School Board and administration, and other community members. My guess is that right now this teacher is twisted is knots. Good!

You wrote earlier about your son being moved from this teacher's class and that is a good thing. I hope that you continue to ask the question of what will be the punishment for the teacher because, after all, one thing I assume that you want is to protect other students. The administration will say that they cannot discuss personnel matters with you, but you can insist that there be some visible consequence.

A civil case may sound good now, but it's a long time frame. I would look for more immediate results from the district. Will there be a disciplinary hearing? As a union officer, I've sat in on them and they are a very unpleasant experience.