My child’s teacher recently got DUI

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m trying to do the right thing without getting all embroiled. I don’t want to say more about why my child says she’s drinking, but it’s way more than speculation. That’s why I did the search and wasnt surprised to find the very recent DUI. Also this teacher is in a position to be driving kids places.

I'm still waiting for OP to explain how a teacher is "in a position to be driving kids places." Personally, I think that he's just making things up.

Another drunk teacher.

Drunk lawyer - and I still don't see an answer.

I don't have an answer, but I do have a question. Why are you focused on this one statement and not on the absurdity of a teacher potentially going to school intoxicated. This tells me that you either do the same thing yourself and somehow need to defend it, or that you've had a few too many at happy hour today.

Because that one statement is clearly BS and it suggests that much or perhaps all of the rest of the story is BS. It suggests that the OP, at a minimum, likes to embellish to get people on his side or perhaps is just a troll who made up the whole thing and is probably using sockpuppets to keep this stupid thread going.

So, back to the question - under what circumstance would a teacher be "in a position to be driving kids places?"

You are a sad individual. Not OP

[Anonymous]

Teachers drive kids places frequently. If they miss their bus and need to get home. If there’s a small conference that doesn’t necessitate a bus. Perhaps for a math team meet or a robotics thing or a crew event. Seriously? One teacher’s spouse already came on to share that her husband drives kids places. Why is this so hard to believe?t

[Anonymous]

OP,

I'm not sure why you don't wish to say something in person to the Principal.

When you are going to criticize someone, at least have the decency to do so in your person.

Speaking of the complaint, you need to stick to what you and your child observed during school hours and how it affects your child and other students. You can by way of further proof refer to the court record, but keep in mind that if the classroom evidence is slim, the Principal will rightly conclude that you are just a nosy person and that the teacher hasn't done anything unprofessional during her working hours.

In my experience, MCPS principals care deeply about their students, and will take any allegations of teacher abuse seriously. There is however a limit to what they are empowered to do, and a mountain of red tape, so be prepared for that teacher to stay longer than you would wish!

[Anonymous]

Find the arrest record and send it to the school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP,

I'm not sure why you don't wish to say something in person to the Principal.

When you are going to criticize someone, at least have the decency to do so in your person.

Speaking of the complaint, you need to stick to what you and your child observed during school hours and how it affects your child and other students. You can by way of further proof refer to the court record, but keep in mind that if the classroom evidence is slim, the Principal will rightly conclude that you are just a nosy person and that the teacher hasn't done anything unprofessional during her working hours.

In my experience, MCPS principals care deeply about their students, and will take any allegations of teacher abuse seriously. There is however a limit to what they are empowered to do, and a mountain of red tape, so be prepared for that teacher to stay longer than you would wish!

Op here. I am going to say something in person to the principal only and leave the arrest record out of it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP,

I'm not sure why you don't wish to say something in person to the Principal.

When you are going to criticize someone, at least have the decency to do so in your person.

Speaking of the complaint, you need to stick to what you and your child observed during school hours and how it affects your child and other students. You can by way of further proof refer to the court record, but keep in mind that if the classroom evidence is slim, the Principal will rightly conclude that you are just a nosy person and that the teacher hasn't done anything unprofessional during her working hours.

In my experience, MCPS principals care deeply about their students, and will take any allegations of teacher abuse seriously. There is however a limit to what they are empowered to do, and a mountain of red tape, so be prepared for that teacher to stay longer than you would wish!

Op here. I am going to say something in person to the principal only and leave the arrest record out of it.

The arrest record is the only fact that you have. Why would you conceal that information? Teachers concealed that John Vigna came to Back To School night "lit."
How did that work out the the children?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP,

I'm not sure why you don't wish to say something in person to the Principal.

When you are going to criticize someone, at least have the decency to do so in your person.

Speaking of the complaint, you need to stick to what you and your child observed during school hours and how it affects your child and other students. You can by way of further proof refer to the court record, but keep in mind that if the classroom evidence is slim, the Principal will rightly conclude that you are just a nosy person and that the teacher hasn't done anything unprofessional during her working hours.

In my experience, MCPS principals care deeply about their students, and will take any allegations of teacher abuse seriously. There is however a limit to what they are empowered to do, and a mountain of red tape, so be prepared for that teacher to stay longer than you would wish!

Op here. I am going to say something in person to the principal only and leave the arrest record out of it.

The arrest record is the only fact that you have. Why would you conceal that information? Teachers concealed that John Vigna came to Back To School night "lit."
How did that work out the the children?

But it doesn’t prove she drank in school, and she isn’t required to disclose that arrest to the school. How do I share that info without getting s response like I did here, where people think I’m out to get her or something?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Troll
Teacher don't drive kids

Obviously your kid has never been to a county arts festival. At our school, parents and upperclassmen drive, but if there aren't enough, the teacher chips in.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Troll
Teacher don't drive kids

Obviously your kid has never been to a county arts festival. At our school, parents and upperclassmen drive, but if there aren't enough, the teacher chips in.

PP here. By the way, I'm very grateful that teachers are willing to drive for small field trips. I've always signed permission slips.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP,

I'm not sure why you don't wish to say something in person to the Principal.

When you are going to criticize someone, at least have the decency to do so in your person.

Speaking of the complaint, you need to stick to what you and your child observed during school hours and how it affects your child and other students. You can by way of further proof refer to the court record, but keep in mind that if the classroom evidence is slim, the Principal will rightly conclude that you are just a nosy person and that the teacher hasn't done anything unprofessional during her working hours.

In my experience, MCPS principals care deeply about their students, and will take any allegations of teacher abuse seriously. There is however a limit to what they are empowered to do, and a mountain of red tape, so be prepared for that teacher to stay longer than you would wish!

Op here. I am going to say something in person to the principal only and leave the arrest record out of it.

The arrest record is the only fact that you have. Why would you conceal that information? Teachers concealed that John Vigna came to Back To School night "lit."
How did that work out the the children?

But it doesn’t prove she drank in school, and she isn’t required to disclose that arrest to the school. How do I share that info without getting s response like I did here, where people think I’m out to get her or something?

OP, I am glad you are going to tell the principal. Maybe during the conversation, you could mention exactly what happened. When your son shared it with you, your first impulse was to google her name. This is something many people would do when they suspect someone. I don't think they would hold it against you. Just say that between your son's suspicion and the DUI, it seems there may truly be a problem.

[Anonymous]

I think teachers are required to self- disclose arrests to MCPS. Who knows whether they actually do or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think teachers are required to self- disclose arrests to MCPS. Who knows whether they actually do or not.

Not all crimes. I don’t think DUI is one of them. Anyone know more about that?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think teachers are required to self- disclose arrests to MCPS. Who knows whether they actually do or not.

Not all crimes. I don’t think DUI is one of them. Anyone know more about that?

DUI is not required to be self-reported. FAQ here: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/policy/gcc-ra/GCC-RA-FAQs(1).pdf

Code of Conduct: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/staff/Refresh_2013_Content_Pieces/0042.18_EmployeeCodeofConduct_BOOKLET_ENG_web.pdf
Compliance Unit webpage: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/compliance/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teachers drive kids places frequently. If they miss their bus and need to get home. If there’s a small conference that doesn’t necessitate a bus. Perhaps for a math team meet or a robotics thing or a crew event. Seriously? One teacher’s spouse already came on to share that her husband drives kids places. Why is this so hard to believe?t

None of those examples would be allowed where I work in MCPS. We can’t even walk a child home who lives next to the school without an administrator present.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Teachers drive kids places frequently. If they miss their bus and need to get home. If there’s a small conference that doesn’t necessitate a bus. Perhaps for a math team meet or a robotics thing or a crew event. Seriously? One teacher’s spouse already came on to share that her husband drives kids places. Why is this so hard to believe?t

None of those examples would be allowed where I work in MCPS. We can’t even walk a child home who lives next to the school without an administrator present.

That’s your school. Others aren’t as rigid.