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[CCTAU 3,490]

Even if it is a lie.

Teacher uses masking tape to keep unruly kids in their seats

Police said reports that she taped kids to their seats were unfounded; she just taped out a boundary line

March 22, 2008 6:00 AM

A Phoenix Elementary teacher is on paid administrative leave after she allegedly put masking tape around the periphery of four students' armchair desks last week to keep them in order during state exams.

An investigation by Phoenix police found the teacher committed no crime in her unusual method of discipline.

"The report came in that the students were taped to their desks," said Phoenix police Lt. Derek Bowker. "That was unfounded."

Bowker said the students were being unruly and running around the classroom at the time. The teacher used the tape to show the children their boundaries, he said.

Phoenix-Talent schools officials continue to investigate the matter. They expect the investigation to conclude shortly after spring break.

Officials said they put employees on paid administrative leave when ever they receive a report involving the possible inappropriate treatment of children.

"We always put the interest of children first," said Cally McKenzie, Phoenix-Talent schools human resources director. "It doesn't mean we think the teacher is guilty."

The incident was also reported to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare division, per district policy.

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[AUTiger1 0]

What a shame. I heard a couple of teachers and one child psychologist that they thought putting down the tape to show them their boundaries was a good idea. I agree with them. What I can't stand is when the administration will not back a teacher even when they are in the right. I have seen it happen several times. All most parents have to do is go to the office and start raising cain and the punishment will go away or the work will be allowed to be made up.

I have stated before that it takes a special type to teach. I can't figure out why they go into that profession when they know that the pay is low, they are unappreciated for the most part and they work longer hours than most people will ever know.

[pensacola tiger 0]

Even if it is a lie.

Teacher uses masking tape to keep unruly kids in their seats

Police said reports that she taped kids to their seats were unfounded; she just taped out a boundary line

March 22, 2008 6:00 AM

A Phoenix Elementary teacher is on paid administrative leave after she allegedly put masking tape around the periphery of four students' armchair desks last week to keep them in order during state exams.

An investigation by Phoenix police found the teacher committed no crime in her unusual method of discipline.

"The report came in that the students were taped to their desks," said Phoenix police Lt. Derek Bowker. "That was unfounded."

Bowker said the students were being unruly and running around the classroom at the time. The teacher used the tape to show the children their boundaries, he said.

Phoenix-Talent schools officials continue to investigate the matter. They expect the investigation to conclude shortly after spring break.

Officials said they put employees on paid administrative leave when ever they receive a report involving the possible inappropriate treatment of children.

"We always put the interest of children first," said Cally McKenzie, Phoenix-Talent schools human resources director. "It doesn't mean we think the teacher is guilty."

The incident was also reported to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare division, per district policy.

LINK

CCTAU....question before I totally unload on you without reason. What do you mean by "even if it is a lie"?

[AUesquire 1]

What a shame. I heard a couple of teachers and one child psychologist that they thought putting down the tape to show them their boundaries was a good idea. I agree with them. What I can't stand is when the administration will not back a teacher even when they are in the right. I have seen it happen several times. All most parents have to do is go to the office and start raising cain and the punishment will go away or the work will be allowed to be made up.

I have stated before that it takes a special type to teach. I can't figure out why they go into that profession when they know that the pay is low, they are unappreciated for the most part and they work longer hours than most people will ever know.

My wife's been teaching in public and private schools for over 20 years now. You hit the nail on the head. I couldn't do it.

[abrnfanatc 6]

Even if it is a lie.

Teacher uses masking tape to keep unruly kids in their seats

Police said reports that she taped kids to their seats were unfounded; she just taped out a boundary line

March 22, 2008 6:00 AM

A Phoenix Elementary teacher is on paid administrative leave after she allegedly put masking tape around the periphery of four students' armchair desks last week to keep them in order during state exams.

An investigation by Phoenix police found the teacher committed no crime in her unusual method of discipline.

"The report came in that the students were taped to their desks," said Phoenix police Lt. Derek Bowker. "That was unfounded."

Bowker said the students were being unruly and running around the classroom at the time. The teacher used the tape to show the children their boundaries, he said.

Phoenix-Talent schools officials continue to investigate the matter. They expect the investigation to conclude shortly after spring break.

Officials said they put employees on paid administrative leave when ever they receive a report involving the possible inappropriate treatment of children.

"We always put the interest of children first," said Cally McKenzie, Phoenix-Talent schools human resources director. "It doesn't mean we think the teacher is guilty."

The incident was also reported to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare division, per district policy.

LINK

CCTAU....question before I totally unload on you without reason. What do you mean by "even if it is a lie"?

Even if the kids are lying.

[pensacola tiger 0]

I know that's what he meant. I want to know what he meant by it. Could be totally innocuous.

[CCTAU 3,490]

Even if it is a lie.

Teacher uses masking tape to keep unruly kids in their seats

Police said reports that she taped kids to their seats were unfounded; she just taped out a boundary line

March 22, 2008 6:00 AM

A Phoenix Elementary teacher is on paid administrative leave after she allegedly put masking tape around the periphery of four students' armchair desks last week to keep them in order during state exams.

An investigation by Phoenix police found the teacher committed no crime in her unusual method of discipline.

"The report came in that the students were taped to their desks," said Phoenix police Lt. Derek Bowker. "That was unfounded."

Bowker said the students were being unruly and running around the classroom at the time. The teacher used the tape to show the children their boundaries, he said.

Phoenix-Talent schools officials continue to investigate the matter. They expect the investigation to conclude shortly after spring break.

Officials said they put employees on paid administrative leave when ever they receive a report involving the possible inappropriate treatment of children.

"We always put the interest of children first," said Cally McKenzie, Phoenix-Talent schools human resources director. "It doesn't mean we think the teacher is guilty."

The incident was also reported to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare division, per district policy.

LINK

CCTAU....question before I totally unload on you without reason. What do you mean by "even if it is a lie"?

Even if the kids are lying.

I thought it was pretty obvious. Sorry.

[pensacola tiger 0]

Even if the kids are lying what?

[AUTiger1 0]

Even if the kids are lying what?

Come be a teacher where you can be put on administrative leave and be investigated, even though the kids lied on you. Or at least that is what I thought he meant by it.

[pensacola tiger 0]

Even if the kids are lying what?

Come be a teacher where you can be put on administrative leave and be investigated, even though the kids lied on you. Or at least that is what I thought he meant by it.

I hope that's what he meant. Because if by some stretch of the imagination he was implying that "even if the kids are lying there is probably some truth some where and all teachers hate kids and need to be punished on general principal" I have a real problem with that. I'm not by any means saying that's what CCTAU meant. THat's why I asked. But there are a large number of people out there who have it out for teachers and assume (or imply) that they spent the time and money to go to school for at least 4 years and work for pay that should be a crime just to torture innocent children. So I wanted to make sure our very own CCTAU wasn't one of them. I might have a liitle chip on my shoulder about people who have that mindset since I've been a teacher for longer than a lot of posters have been alive.

[AUTiger1 0]

Even if the kids are lying what?

Come be a teacher where you can be put on administrative leave and be investigated, even though the kids lied on you. Or at least that is what I thought he meant by it.

I hope that's what he meant. Because if by some stretch of the imagination he was implying that "even if the kids are lying there is probably some truth some where and all teachers hate kids and need to be punished on general principal" I have a real problem with that. I'm not by any means saying that's what CCTAU meant. THat's why I asked. But there are a large number of people out there who have it out for teachers and assume (or imply) that they spent the time and money to go to school for at least 4 years and work for pay that should be a crime just to torture innocent children. So I wanted to make sure our very own CCTAU wasn't one of them. I might have a liitle chip on my shoulder about people who have that mindset since I've been a teacher for longer than a lot of posters have been alive.

This is my mom's 35th year, my wifes 5th and I have several family members that have 15 to 30 years. I have a degree in secondary education (social sciences) but choose not to exercise it. I went back and got a CS degree instead.