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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before going through the expense of an attorney, have you contacted your region superintendent to mediate this? If that doesn't resolve it, then pursue an attorney.  [/quote]

[b]My experience is that when adults aren't doing what they should be doing, a lawyer letter showing you mean business can often open the doors that should be open.  [/b]OP, what are your goals?  A reasonable one is getting your child into a different school pyramid with transportation.  An unreasonable one is expelling the kid or making him move.  You really need to work out what you see as a solution.

I think the PP who just moved her kid to a private school was wise, but I know that isn't always the answer.[/quote]

And my experience has been that when someone's boss is involved, things have a higher probability of being taken care of. That's why I suggested going to the region superintendent (the principal's boss) BEFORE dropping $$$$ on an attorney. If this can be resolved without spending money, then why not exercise that option first. We don't know if OP has done that.

IF that's already been done or if it doesn't result in a sastisfactory resolution, THEN go with an attorney. [/quote]

And my experience is that schools can quickly close ranks and retaliate/become extremely unhelpful if they perceive you as "that parent" especially with a legal threat. Unless you actually have a clearly established legal right that you can possible win (eg some disability cases) the minute you start threatening legal action is the minute they stop doing a single thing they are not legally required to do. which here, is minimal. before you go this route do everything you can to get the result you want, such as requesting a transfer, going to the principal. If it's as severe as you say, I'd probably just move before I'd hire a lawyer. [/quote]

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