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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Things like this keep happening because principals and teachers have their hands tied. Parents who are not witnessing it first hand keep denying it, but it is a widespread issue. I am so sorry to hear about these specific issues and agree that a small group of aggressive students keep everyone hostage. And of course the teachers are quitting!

Violent kids are in the classrooms with no way to remove them. Elementary principals are not allowed to suspend kids or keep them out. Therefore, with no ability to discipline, children and teachers are getting hurt and academics are being impacted. What a mess!

And for those who continually deny this is happening…why???

For what you can do, email the principal and higher about what they are doing to keep your child safe. Keep focus about your own child but be persistent. Have others do the same. If you stay quiet, nothing will change![/quote]

How times have changed!

My K was suspended (10+ years ago at a different MCPS) for CHASING a kid in the classroom after recess and TRYING to kick him following some unreported episode on the playground.   I can confirm that even back then, supervision on the playground was lacking and parent volunteers were not permitted in the lunchroom or outside at recess.

Other kid received a parent phone call and a stern talk.   My kid got a one day of out-of-school suspension (for which I had to request and take a day off from work, with no notice, thankfully with paid leave and an understanding boss).

Seems that MCPS has swung way to far in the other direction.

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When there is a serious behavioral issue by a child with disabilities, they need to determine if the behavior was a manifestation of their disability. If it was not, then they can follow the normal disciplinary procedures. If it was, then it is an issue for the IEP team to address regarding services, supports, and placement.[/quote]

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