questioning student at school

[Kimmmers]

Illinois, My child feels as if he is being "harassed" by a coach, who is also a vice Principal. All we did is request that when then bring our child in, that we be present. The "Coach"/V.P. has been caught in lies and threading other children, in front of other children. We have know one to go to since he is also the one taking care of disciplinary actions. That is why we requested to be present. His response was, "I am not obligated to contact parents when questioning a student." What is our leagal rights, and him being a student, and fearful to be alone with him (and just, so) what can we do?

 

[Zigner]

Illinois, My child feels as if he is being "harassed" by a coach, who is also a vice Principal. All we did is request that when then bring our child in, that we be present. The "Coach"/V.P. has been caught in lies and threading other children, in front of other children. We have know one to go to since he is also the one taking care of disciplinary actions. That is why we requested to be present. His response was, "I am not obligated to contact parents when questioning a student." What is our leagal rights, and him being a student, and fearful to be alone with him (and just, so) what can we do?

The coach/VP is not obligated to contact parents when questioning a student.
What harassment do you allege has occurred?

 

[Kimmmers]

The coach/VP is not obligated to contact parents when questioning a student.
What harassment do you allege has occurred?

Thank you for your help I understand that he is not obligated, but if the student "requests" that his parents be called, can the VP refuse?
One child/Football player was told he was "Worthless" then at half time when they were in the locker room the Football player was grabbed and pushed against a locker and the "Coach"/VP kept telling the Football Player to ..."Come'on, hit me" in front of the other players and coaches, the "Coach"/vp later apologized, but if no "Adults"/Coaches stand up for the kids, then its there word against the kids.

 

[Zigner]

Thank you for your help I understand that he is not obligated, but if the student "requests" that his parents be called, can the VP refuse?
One child/Football player was told he was "Worthless" then at half time when they were in the locker room the Football player was grabbed and pushed against a locker and the "Coach"/VP kept telling the Football Player to ..."Come'on, hit me" in front of the other players and coaches, the "Coach"/vp later apologized, but if no "Adults"/Coaches stand up for the kids, then its there word against the kids.

Did this happen to YOUR child?
If it did, what did the police say when you reported the assault/abuse?

 

[Isis1]

Thank you for your help I understand that he is not obligated, but if the student "requests" that his parents be called, can the VP refuse?
One child/Football player was told he was "Worthless" then at half time when they were in the locker room the Football player was grabbed and pushed against a locker and the "Coach"/VP kept telling the Football Player to ..."Come'on, hit me" in front of the other players and coaches, the "Coach"/vp later apologized, but if no "Adults"/Coaches stand up for the kids, then its there word against the kids.

Yes. The VP can refuse. If the coach is getting physical with the children, what authorities have been involved? Any police reports? Social services?

 

[Kimmmers]

Did this happen to YOUR child?
If it did, what did the police say when you reported the assault/abuse?

It wasn't our child, THUS, the concern. They keep it "Under wraps" till one of the players let it out. This VP is a concern, but for the fear of there own children, people are afraid to speak up. There are several children who are being "bullyed" ,including my child, by the VP "Power" if you will. And the parents don't know what to do because...the "Coach" is the VP. Its just word against word. So some of us parents thought that if we are there such "Bullying" wouldn't take place. Its a diffucult problem.
The other child's Parents for the locker room situation, sadly do not want to take action, due to fear i guess?

 

[Isis1]

Then speak up. Contact social services.

 

[Zigner]

Illinois, My child feels as if he is being "harassed" by a coach...

It wasn't our child...

Thanks for your honesty when posting

 

[Kimmmers]

Thanks for your honesty when posting

I guess I don't understand the Rolled eyes? I was giving you a sample of character and howthe vp intermediate the kids and hides things from the parents. I wanted you to see why they are fearful?!

 

[Zigner]

I guess I don't understand the Rolled eyes? I was giving you a sample of character and howthe vp intermediate the kids and hides things from the parents. I wanted you to see why they are fearful?!

No, you said YOUR child was being harassed and you wanted to know what you could do about it from a legal standpoint. Then, you go on to say that it's NOT your child who is being harassed.

Call the authorities about the abuse...beyond that you have absolutely no say in this what-so-ever.

(For the record, I was going to make some suggestions what you could do as the parent...but since you're not the parent, I won't bother)

 

[Kimmmers]

No, you said YOUR child was being harassed and you wanted to know what you could do about it from a legal standpoint. Then, you go on to say that it's NOT your child who is being harassed.

Call the authorities about the abuse...beyond that you have absolutely no say in this what-so-ever.

(For the record, I was going to make some suggestions what you could do as the parent...but since you're not the parent, I won't bother)

MY CHILD IS HARASSED!, He Just wasn't the one in the locker, read the original message!

 

[cbg]

Okay.

In what way was YOUR child harassed? Leave all the other children out of it; you are the only one posting here; therefore we are only interested in what happened to YOUR child.

 

[Hot Topic]

If the other parents were concerned about what allegedly is happening to their children due to the individual in question, they would have taken action by now. The idea that they might be too intimidated to do so is hogwash.

 

[CdwJava]

Illinois, My child feels as if he is being "harassed" by a coach, who is also a vice Principal. All we did is request that when then bring our child in, that we be present. The "Coach"/V.P. has been caught in lies and threading other children, in front of other children. We have know one to go to since he is also the one taking care of disciplinary actions. That is why we requested to be present. His response was, "I am not obligated to contact parents when questioning a student." What is our leagal rights, and him being a student, and fearful to be alone with him (and just, so) what can we do?

Has anything happened to him, yet? From what you have written it seems that you are acting preemptively.

Have you spoken to the principal? Have any of the parents' whose children have been subject to potentially unlawful or improper activity reported this to the principal, superintendent, and/or school board?

From an administrative standpoint it is impossible for the school or district to take action if no one says anything. If everyone stays silent, there can be little expectation of a change. I have seen numerous incidents where children allege abuse or improper behavior by teachers only AFTER things have reached critical mass.

So, if your son has been subject to improper actions, take it up with administration. Encourage any other parents who have had problems to do the same.

 

[mistoffolees]

MY CHILD IS HARASSED!, He Just wasn't the one in the locker, read the original message!

OK. Tell us what happened to your child and what steps you took. If your child was harrassed, did you call the police or social services?