can a school prinipal be held liable when a student sexually harrased another student?
546229
I agree with the previous posters.  However, school districts usually have policies that actually make the school board or district liable as long as the principal obeys the rules and regulations of his district.
288167
First thing is to take your child out of that school and enroll him in another school or pvt. school or home school, until the matter is resolved.\nHire a lawyer. File a civil suit against the district. Contact the Police department and file a report of abuse on the teacher and principal. Make sure to get the case number of the report filed from the officer who writes the report.
232280
No, the school is not responsible. The parking lot, though privately owned, is publicly accesible, and so there is nothing the school could have reasonably done to prevent the vandalizing. Further, since it is clearly publicly available, you should have realized that there were the same possibilities as far as vandalizing go when parking there as when parking anywhere else.
416801
Obviously she "can" because she did!  However, I cannot imagine any school district condoning her actions.  I'd first contact the school transportation head, and if it isn't resolved, then go directly to the principal or superintendent, and then to the school board if necessary.
852987
That would be considered assault in my daughters school.\n\nCoach
997932
I don't know about specific laws in Maine, but in NC I believe the teachers can hold back a student without consent. If they want to hold your child back, it's probably for the best.
181582
Absolutely not.\n\nFirst off, any rules regulating under what condidtions you can have a relatoinship would be a gross violation of personal freedoms.\n\nSecond, why the school? What happens if a caucasion girl is caught saying "I love you" to a hispanic man? Do they get an F? Suspended?\n\nTo be completely honest, simply knowing that there are people that support this disturbs me.\n\nHowever, I am assuming that you are referring to restrictions of the relationships themselves.\n\nIf you are refurring as to what ACTIONS are approbriate at school, I can understand that. Crude comments or public displays of affection probably should be monitered.
435501
find the place that did this to her and sue them.  They aren't allowed to do this without parental consent.
940459
I wish that's all grade school did to me. I was hit and damaged psychologically. The teacher did it in front of the class. My parents didn't believe me. So the teacher got away with it. That was a long time ago but I'm still paying for it. I hope she died. \nIf you're serious about this question. You should be on the phone tomorrow finding an attorney who will work pro bono. That means they'll work for free til you win your case. Then they take a cut.\n.
282349
I would say if the teacher is not willing to take responsibility then go to the principal. There are laws against bullying and the school is responsible for the safety of the kids while in the learning environment.\n\nApproach the teacher 1st. Document everything including the meeting (in form of emails/meeting minutes etc) and take a witness with you as a double back-up. If that fails, have a meeting with the principal. Document that too. In the worst case scenario you can always take them to court.\n\nAlso try and talk to your child and get details about the bullying. Generally bullies pick on those they consider weaker. So if your child shows that there is support or can stand up to them they might stop harrassing her.
937623
Yes he's still liable.  He can still get time for molestation of a child and to think it all happened because you lied.  Shame on you.
1065113
Tell an administrator. And depending on the laws in your area, after that you have the right to file charges for threatening or harassing behavior. just have all your facts straight and documented
778799
Report her for sexual harrassment or set her up. "She molested me." You could make a petition or talk to the school board. BOycott the school. Don't forget to get a permit.
515754
Tell someone important in your school -- head teacher or something--\n\nIf this fails just report the bloke and your details to the police - they will definitly chase it up as this is happening within a school.\n\nmaybe if possible find an adult that will giv the bloke a slap And death threat if he continues messing with children.\n\nMost adults with any 'guts' will confront this person.\n\nI would surely be on his case.\n\nkind regards -- good luck
36167
Technically, if she prevents you from leaving the classroom via a method of restraint or causes physical harm in doing so this is illiegal retraint and is punishable by law.  If this is a public institution, then you need to take this to the Superintendent of Schools or to your states education board.\n\nCalling the student Gay is called defaming and is illegal due to harrassment laws.  \n\n\nThe announcement of grades in in direct violation of the Student Right to Privacy of Education Records and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).\n\nIf this teacher is being as rude and horrible as you state, you need to appraoch the State Education and licensing board (heck your state website for information.  Personaly, it seems that this teacher is preying on the the fact that students tend to know less about their rights than adults and is using fear to coerce students.  \n\nYou will want to visit this site for more information:\n\nhttp://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/prevention.html\n\nThey also offer a reporting service, but you may want to read the whole thing first.
708529
You need to talk to the authorities at your school.  "spying" and "being picked on" are not criminal offenses.  This is kids being kids and it needs to be handled by the school.
630258
Criminal sexual conduct?\n\nWhat state are you in?  The laws may vary by state.\n\nThere are laws to protect children from sexual predators, but your state and the specifics of the case may have an effect on what you are asking.