School District “Scouting” Out Problems
October 14, 2009
Zero tolerance rules on weapons in schools seem like a good idea on paper but in the real world, the context of the situation should also be considered. In Newark, DE, six year-old Zachary Christie has found himself in the crosshairs of this dilemma. Christie was so excited about becoming a Cub Scout that he brought a camping tool to use with his school lunch. The tool can be used as a fork, spoon, or knife. However, since this action violated the Christina School District’s Code of Conduct, the zero tolerance policy dictated a suspension and 45 days in the local reform school. Christie himself, sums up the situation in this way, “It just seems unfair. I think the rules are what is wrong, not me”. On October 13th, the Christina School Board voted unanimously to reduce sentences to a suspension ranging from three to five days for younger offenders. click here for limerick
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