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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I had the lengthy post  above and it was not directed at whether the students should be charged as adults.  That is not an issue for MCPS, and should have nothing to do with how it responds.  As for the investigation, it would be fine if they were conducting a real investigation, which might even be required for the coaches but not for the Principal who should be an employee at will (I have heard that Prncipals are union members but that is kind of crazy since in general management can't unionize since they run the operation but it might be something that MCPS has agreed to but certainly not necessary).  But they are not conducting a real investigation, they are just stalling in the hope that things blow over.  If you watch the video, read articles, about what the Superintendent has said, there is no concern whatsoever about the raped kids and only concern about how MCPS and the Damascus Varsity football team is portrayed, and that is inexecusable.     [/quote]

I agree with this pp completely and am sure mcps would love for everyone to forget about them and focus on whether these kids are tried as juveniles or adults. Also, PP, to sort of address your question, principals do have their own union and the school board signs off on it just as they sign off on the teacher union contract, but principals have a weaker union than teachers with fewer protections. Usually with principals, they're demoted to the last position where they were successful. So if Casey Crouse had been an AP, she would return to a high school as an AP.  The fact that MCPS isn't out in front of this and sending a powerful message speaks to the frenetic, disorganized nature of the central office. There's a leadership void. Everyone just wants to step on the backs of the people below them to attain or keep their power. Then they lord it over teachers and parents. I think they all effing hate their jobs though--that's the irony.[/quote]

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