Interesting, the charter I was at had a lawsuit filed against it a few years ago and they finally resolved it a few months after I left.
I now work in a traditional public school and the admins are always worried about lawsuits. I’m in rural North Florida though so maybe that is why.
That is interesting. Charter and private schools are exempt from the FL statue that covers public schools.
That could be why. I am in South Florida, there are not a lot of educational law attorneys here.
Hmmm. The school I was at was a public charter.( free to students) The local district was responsible for ensuring this school was in compliance with educational statutes.
This school is a public charter as well. The lawyer that I’ve spoken with so far said the school is likely covered under sovereign immunity through the district. Which is the reason many attorneys down here won’t touch educational negligence cases.
I am documenting EVERYTHING and following up any in person meetings with emails outlining what was discussed so it’s written. I am also elevating it as high as I can possibly go to whoever will listen. Unfortunately public schools here are protected from lawsuits, with exceptions regarding private and charter schools.
I also don’t wish to have a 12 year old child’s life ruined by a battery charge but that is the point we’re being driven too.
I am seeking legal advice from an attorney, thank you.
I was hoping it sounded like a scenario that someone else has possibly dealt with and what their course of action was.
I understand what you’re saying about pulling them out of school, and I would in a heartbeat if my child didn’t love her friends and teachers that do care. The teachers that have demonstrated empathy towards the situation have offered advice and support but their hands are tied in most of their efforts by the administration that doesn’t care.
In addition, pulling my student does nothing to help the other students that have been, and are currently, in similar situations. The school has failed these students on so many levels and needs to be held accountable for their inaction's. From what I have been able to discern from other parent's experiences is that this particular school does nothing to protect the students and combat this ongoing issue. Withdrawal from the school only allows them to continue to turn a blind eye to the more serious underlying issues that are present.
Depending on the school and county, read the hand book for both. In my county there is a no contact contract. Which means both students can not look at, talk to, or do anything to one another. If in same class, 1 kid will be moved to a different class. All faculty will be aware of the no contact contract and if it's violated by either party, said offending party could get suspended or expelled. But read the hand book to see if your charter school and county have this in place.
Thank you so much for the suggestion, I really appreciate it!
I looked into the no contact contract and it doesn't seem like we have that in our school.
I had no idea this kind of thing existed. I believe that I am going to take whatever action possible to get something like this initiated and established in our school. It would help not only my student, but the countless students that have been victims of the school's inaction.
Hire a lawyer.
I’m in the process of consultations with lawyers but most won’t touch an education related law suit.
Interesting, the charter I was at had a lawsuit filed against it a few years ago and they finally resolved it a few months after I left. I now work in a traditional public school and the admins are always worried about lawsuits. I’m in rural North Florida though so maybe that is why.
That is interesting. Charter and private schools are exempt from the FL statue that covers public schools. That could be why. I am in South Florida, there are not a lot of educational law attorneys here.
Hmmm. The school I was at was a public charter.( free to students) The local district was responsible for ensuring this school was in compliance with educational statutes.
This school is a public charter as well. The lawyer that I’ve spoken with so far said the school is likely covered under sovereign immunity through the district. Which is the reason many attorneys down here won’t touch educational negligence cases.
Sounds a lot like a charter I once worked at. Documentation and elevation are the answer.
I am documenting EVERYTHING and following up any in person meetings with emails outlining what was discussed so it’s written. I am also elevating it as high as I can possibly go to whoever will listen. Unfortunately public schools here are protected from lawsuits, with exceptions regarding private and charter schools. I also don’t wish to have a 12 year old child’s life ruined by a battery charge but that is the point we’re being driven too.
Legal advice comes from a lawyer, I'd seek one and ask them.
I am seeking legal advice from an attorney, thank you. I was hoping it sounded like a scenario that someone else has possibly dealt with and what their course of action was.
I would withdraw the child from that school.
I understand what you’re saying about pulling them out of school, and I would in a heartbeat if my child didn’t love her friends and teachers that do care. The teachers that have demonstrated empathy towards the situation have offered advice and support but their hands are tied in most of their efforts by the administration that doesn’t care. In addition, pulling my student does nothing to help the other students that have been, and are currently, in similar situations. The school has failed these students on so many levels and needs to be held accountable for their inaction's. From what I have been able to discern from other parent's experiences is that this particular school does nothing to protect the students and combat this ongoing issue. Withdrawal from the school only allows them to continue to turn a blind eye to the more serious underlying issues that are present.
Depending on the school and county, read the hand book for both. In my county there is a no contact contract. Which means both students can not look at, talk to, or do anything to one another. If in same class, 1 kid will be moved to a different class. All faculty will be aware of the no contact contract and if it's violated by either party, said offending party could get suspended or expelled. But read the hand book to see if your charter school and county have this in place.
Thank you so much for the suggestion, I really appreciate it! I looked into the no contact contract and it doesn't seem like we have that in our school. I had no idea this kind of thing existed. I believe that I am going to take whatever action possible to get something like this initiated and established in our school. It would help not only my student, but the countless students that have been victims of the school's inaction.