Once again, "zero tolerance," zero brains.

[Archae]

But it makes the school brass LOOK like they are doing something about violence in schools...

Too harsh? Student suspended for bringing butter knife to lunch

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -- A first-grade student at Maude Saunders Elementary School in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. was recently suspended for bringing what school officials are considering a potential weapon.

"We had an incident with a student in first grade that did have a butter knife in her possession," Principal Pamela Jones said.
According to Jones, the student was found with the knife while eating lunch in the cafeteria.
"The assistant principal acted on the incident, spoke with the parents and initiated the suspension for the safety and well-being of all our students," Jones said.
Although school officials said this is a district-wide policy, many parents said they don't agree with the extent of punishment.
"They should have called the parents, brought the parents in, 'Let's get this student together, get the parent and let's get the guidance counselor together to discuss what had happened and why they should not bring one to school,'" said Willie Moore, who has a second-grade student at Maude Saunders.
According to the Walton County School District code of conduct, "Possession of a dangerous item... will constitute a serious breach of conduct requiring administrative disciplinary action and will include suspension or expulsion."

http://www.wbay.com/content/news?article=451635043

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1. I hear they also banned Occam's razor

And they'll call in the swat team if you bring in the beatles' revolver!

[RainCaster]

2. I agree with your assessment - no brains involved in this decision

[Lord_at_War]

3. "zero tolerance," zero brains

That's the whole point for the administration/school board- No blame can come back on them because it's "policy". And then the "school resouce officer" comes in and handcuffs another 8 yr old...