In the recent weeks - the actual threat of violence has escalated to engaging in assaultive attack by parents on actual teachers - and school administrators. On August 11, 2021 in Tennessee, specifically Franklin County TN - parents went off and when other parents voiced their support of the school system’s implementation of CDC Guidance
We've had a very vocal group here try to bully our board, fortunately it didn't work. They are trying to recall the entire board. The board got smart and switched to virtual meetings, not going to let them strong arm them. They thought they could install a new Superintendent if they took control of the board too. He announced last year he was retiring. Board also quashed this by hiring his replacement a couple of weeks ago already. We are fortunate to be in a very blue county so they will be loud but anything they try to do will be very difficult and met with fierce resistance by the community.
This IS domestic terrorism and should be treated as such with harsh penalties, not slaps on the wrist. Worse, kids see this behavior and emulate it. So far this year, we find ourselves practically preaching kindness while teaching academics due to behavioral issues.
We've had a very vocal group here try to bully our board, fortunately it didn't work. They are trying to recall the entire board. The board got smart and switched to virtual meetings, not going to let them strong arm them. They thought they could install a new Superintendent if they took control of the board too. He announced last year he was retiring. Board also quashed this by hiring his replacement a couple of weeks ago already. We are fortunate to be in a very blue county so they will be loud but anything they try to do will be very difficult and met with fierce resistance by the community.
This IS domestic terrorism and should be treated as such with harsh penalties, not slaps on the wrist. Worse, kids see this behavior and emulate it. So far this year, we find ourselves practically preaching kindness while teaching academics due to behavioral issues.