Thou Shalt Not Twerk
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According to Superintendent Joe Murphy, St. Pierre requested a leave of absence be granted by the school board.
"The district office is awaiting his paperwork to process his request," Murphy said.
Once the documents are in place, the school board will name an interim principal should his leave be granted.
Sunday night, October 8, around 6:30 p.m. principal St. Pierre released a statement via the Livingston Parish School Board Facebook page which addressed the decision to discipline Kaylee Timonet after a video appeared online of her dancing at post-homecoming party.
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It was poor judgment on his part. Clearly, the punishment was not equal to the "crime" - which again, it could be credibly argued was not a crime. His punishment equaled a detriment to her future career. That kind of punishment should only be applied to the truly deserving. Now, he is the one with a career being defined by a single action.
We live in a world where a butterfly's wings can cause a hurricane - thanks to social media.
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Anybody want to bet that she goes to college on the school’s dime?
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It's very unfortunate. I've met some very outstanding people that end up as principals at the high school level (and others that shouldn't be there). I've had a few ask me behind the scenes what to do about an impending issue, because they had become almost friends over so many years. And, the good work they do for the kids make them almost an institution in their school and community. Unlike the movie "Bad Education" that George recommended, with only a couple of exceptions, Principals were just normal people who were often married to their jobs.
He has hopefully met with the school board in private. As a personnel issue, there is no requirement for public access. However, the press can attend (but cannot report on what they hear discussed). And if some moron board member mentions anything that took place at that executive meeting, then it's open season by the press. At least, that's how it works in Oregon. BTW, then the state can fine (punish) the school district. We had that happen when a board member went on the Lars Larson show, and blabbed about anything without the board in full having no idea he went on the show. What an idiot. Oh well, I digress. . .
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I've met several, and only one I considered bad. I caught him in baldfaced lies but did not say so right away. I just kept pulling him deeper into his own falsehoods until he figured out what I was doing and tried to end the meeting, to no avail. He's no longer with the district. I can handle mistakes or poor judgment, but I will not brook lies from a school official.
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A few points ...
- Depending on the scholarship, the principal has every right not to endorse her application. Many scholarships depend on the student being a community leader, etc. If it's to a school supported by a church, there is often a morals section.
- This entire thing should have been a private meeting between the principal, student and parent. He should have explained his intended actions and listened to the other side of the story before rendering final judgement.
- The religious aspect should have been left out of the conversation. Again, I have the feeling he knows the student from church.
- With her GPA, she qualifies at the higher levels of TOPS.
