Topic 3 Discussion Question 1
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Topic 3 Discussion Question 1
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Mar 7, 2024, 12:00 AM
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Mar 9, 2024, 11:59 PM
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Assessment Description
You are the principal at a high school where, following current events related to immigration reform, a group of students came to school wearing t-shirts representing the national flags from several countries. They were bullied by fellow students with a variety of racial and ethnic slurs. How would you respond to both groups? Cite any applicable case law, board policies, and/or state laws to support your answer.
In my roles as a school principal, I would take steps to address both the bullied students and the wider school community. To begin, I would prioritize the well-being of bullied students by personally meeting with them and their parents, providing support and a platform to share their experiences. These meetings would ensure that parents understand the school’s policies regarding bullying. To emphasize the gravity of the issue, I would convene a meeting with the staff to emphasize the gravity of the issue, I would convene a meeting with the staff to emphasize
the importance of preventing future incidents. Furthermore, I would issue a public statement condemning bullying and reaffirming the school’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive anti-bullying program, I would collaborate with the staff to develop one, including training sessions to enhance their ability to identify and respond to bullying effectively. Additionally, I would implement strategies aimed at
fostering a more inclusive and welcoming environment within the school community.
To bolster and validate my response, I would draw upon the following sources: two case law, board policies, and state laws. Specifically, I would refer to the precedent set in the case of Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education. This court case determined that schools can be held responsible for their negligence in implementing adequate measures to prevent bullying with student-on-student. “The victim's parents sued the school board, claiming that the school had failed to take appropriate action to prevent the harassment despite being aware of it.” (1999).
I’ll also cite the court case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, which
presents a similar scenario to this situation. In a nutshell, the case affirms students’ rights to symbolic speech in schools, setting boundaries for free expression within educational environments. “Through their parents, the students sued the school district for violating the students' right of expression and sought an injunction to prevent the school district from disciplining the students. The district court dismissed the case and held that the school district's actions were reasonable to uphold school discipline.” (1965). Given the gravity of this situation, I firmly believe these measures are crucial to safeguarding the safety and welfare of all students. As a principal, it’s imperative to preemptively tackle and deter bullying within our school premises. Reference
Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education | Legal Momentum
. (n.d.). Www.legalmomentum.org. Retrieved March 1, 2024, from https://www.legalmomentum.org/amicus-briefs/davis-v-monroe-county-board-education
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
. (n.d.). Oyez. https://www.oyez.org/cases/1968/21
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