Toby Price, a former assistant principal at Gary Road elementary school in Byram, Mississippi, testifies during an appeal hearing at the Hinds county schools administration building in Raymond, Mississippi, on 28 March.Toby Price, a former assistant principal at Gary Road elementary school in Byram, Mississippi, testifies during an appeal hearing at the Hinds county schools administration building in Raymond, Mississippi, on 28 March.
“The book contains statements and cartoon pictures regarding bodily anatomy, bodily functions and removing clothing to expose private areas of the body in various positions,” the districtPrice was fired two days later, after being accused of violating the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics. He appealed. But on Monday his lawyers informed him the firing was upheld.
In a report reviewed by the Washington Post, the district said: “Mr Price’s contract should be terminated due to his incompetence, neglect of duty, and for good cause.”An educator for 20 years, Price plans to pursue an appeal with the chancery courts of Mississippi. If that does not work, he plans to take his case to the state supreme court.“We expected this part to happen but at the same time it doesn’t make it any easier,” he said, adding: “It still stings.
His firing ignited a firestorm of criticism from free speech advocates who argue it could have a devastating effect on students and educators, especially as conservative-fueled gag orders make their way across schools in the US.“We have a lot of reluctant readers,” Price the New York Times, adding: “I am a firm believer that reluctant readers need the silly, funny books to hook them in.”
Typical over reaction by this part of the world. Hope he wins his case.
What kind of Bugalugs nonsense is this