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Prestigious_Laugh300 t1_jadljwc wrote

Reply to comment by VCUBNFO in Richmond Public Schools principals unionize by CrassostreaVirginica

"If we can't expel/suspend problem students, we all quit" type of thing

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dovetc t1_jadolo7 wrote

Well that perspective might make sense. There was a story here a week or two ago that something like 90% or more of cases for expulsion were overruled by the school board. If principals, who are on the ground dealing with these problems are having their judgements overruled in nearly all cases, maybe it's best if they have a bit more leverage in such matters.

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localheroism t1_jae5e56 wrote

I think this is pretty much the key issue tbh, principals and teachers who are the ones actually doing the job are having to deal with school boards and administration who are usually incompetent, overreaching, and, especially lately, polarized beyond the point of actually being helpful. I think the more directly that teachers can effect change in their schools the better, so hopefully principals being given more of a voice will help with that

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GMUcovidta t1_jadrlyq wrote

Why shouldn't they be allowed to expel and suspend students?

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Prestigious_Laugh300 t1_jadstza wrote

Presently the cocksuckers on the school board don't let them

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GMUcovidta t1_jadto4w wrote

Lol I read your comment as they shouldn't be allowed to - I agree it would help other kids learn if you can remove the children that are perpetually problematic

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VCUBNFO t1_jaf4m3r wrote

Because suspensions often disproportionately impact specific demographics, so there is a big push to mitigate that disparity by suspending less.

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