MEAD, Wash. -- The Mead School District has decided the fate of a 16-year-old high school junior who threatened to kill his teacher.
The October 28 incident caused the school to go into lockdown. But the student said it was a joke. On Thursday, the district decided not to expel the student. Instead, he will be suspended through December and will return after the Christmas break.
The decision was mutually agreed on by the teacher involved, the principal and the district. They also took input from other students, staff and parents. It is still to be determined if the student will face criminal charges.
noyankeefans said on November 5, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Joke or not. That teacher must be a better person than I am because I would say "H" no EXPELL him! Stupid kids. What moron does that even as a joke? Hope your parents are proud. NOT!
mamma2 said on November 5, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Well I totally disagree with this decision. He is old enough to make the comment he is old enough to pay the consequences in which is handed to him...If it was any other child they would be expelled from the district and face charges. It's a shame to have kids thinking playing pranks like this is acceptable. Just think about what the parents of their children at the school- how do you think they feel? YOu may have talked to parents that are known with this family but what about the parents that don't know them.. how do they really feel??
seann7656 said on November 5, 2009 at 8:32 PM
I believe that was the right decision. I would like to think this kid has more than learned a lesson, as well as set an example to everyone. To expel him would only be denying him his education.
clluk said on November 5, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Now the precedent has been set. Good thinking!!
twin2 said on November 6, 2009 at 12:37 PM
I think "noyankeefans" and "mamma2" said it PERFECTLY! I agree 1000% Letting him have a "vacation" until after Christmas as his punishment is just ridiculious. I think this teacher had the right to demand much more, and I hope she is really ok with this.
mamma2 said on November 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Thanks Twin2.... I'm just in so much anger over the decision!!!!!! I have a child in school (Kindergarten) and to think that if he was another child at the school when this happened- I would be probably taken to jail due to the fact that I would be in the face of the district telling them what I really think. Yup let him have a break from school and I guarantee that the parents aren't doing anything but "Oh honey I know you were only joking and didn't mean for it to come out as a threat" When you return to school this will all be over with. I sure hope the teacher turns back and decides to press charges! Oh this just irritates me to no end!!!! I hope this family reads these comments to know how frustrating this is to the rest of the community. Also to know that you have to pretty much be accepted to Mead district- for such a strict district and policy, you'd think kids would have a better head on their shoulders