McKINLEY TEACHER ASSAULTED BY STUDENT RETURNED, BUT NOT TO McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL

The teacher who was severely injured, as the result of a student assault, is being returned to work; however, he has been involuntarily transferred from McKinley High School to Public School #212, Leonardo daVinci High School.

“That a teacher is viciously attacked and severely injured by a student, who has allegedly been involved in other serious disciplinary issues,is punished, is unfortunately symptomatic of the breakdown in school safety in our schools.

This punishing of a victim will not stand. The Superintendent, School Board and all involved have sent a message to all students.

You can viciously attack a teacher and the teacher will be punished.

Not here, not now, not ever”, stated BTF President, Philip Rumore.

The BTF will be filing a grievance and taking all other legal actions.

“When the truth about what happened and what is happening at McKinley High School is known, those involved in this cover-up and despicable action will be held accountable”, concluded Philip Rumore.

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