Do people actually elect people like these? Or do teacher unions?
The Rutherford County School Board members still don't believe that the school system needs a new policy that would require county school workers to report their arrests to administration officials.TT - the rights of parents to be assured that their children aren't taught by druggies, drunks, and social misfits doesn't count? This is typical of school boards who are more concerned about teachers than students. A good clue that students and parents aren't first concerns is the generous benefits for teachers. It's a shopping list that might have been drawn up by the union.
The discussion comes after two teachers were arrested by police within a month of each other — one on marijuana possession charges, the other for allegedly shooting at an Eagleville councilman.
"They probably should notify the school," said School Board Chairman Rick Wise. "But to have a policy that requires that, I think you ought to be careful."
Wise said the seven-member board doesn't want to infringe on teachers' rights
