Under those censorous working conditions, the next step is that the Fulton School Board will attempt to choose the next drama production before the new drama teacher is hired. Bad move. The principal and/or board members taking this action should receive a kick in the arse for bad behavior.:right:
Most school boards adopt a code of ethics for behavior, as presented by administrators, for their district. And...within that framework the principal(s) are expected to ensure that those employed under his/her administration, do in fact, stay within the bounds of that established code.
It is not out of the realm of possiblity that some local school boards vary considerably in their beliefs about ethics and codes of behavior for personnel from those in other districts as they are influenced by the beliefs of their patrons and their community. With this in mine, it is entirely possibility that what we believe sounds logical for a code of ethics and behavior may, in fact, not be acceptable for other districts.
Therefore, as an administrator, I would expect the drama instructor to use a system of selecting productions which falls within the acceptable codes of ethics and behavior for that particular district. It is the responsiblity of those in charge of personnel for the district, who do the hiring of teachers, to screen applicants for prospective applicants willing to comply with district policies, as well as meeting other employment standards.
What happens when the drama instructor flagrantly refuses to follow district policies is usually up to the head school administrator, which usually is appealable to the school board to decide. Of course, this decision should be based upon the original code of ethics and behavior for district personnel.
Did they explain to her before hiring that the Calloway Christian Church would be the body with the final say concerning which plays she would put on? I doubt that "The Crucible", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and "Grease" fall outside generally accepted community standards, even in Missouri
Seems to me that she should have known better than to select that production because of conservative patrons of that area. It was almost predictable that the two would clash...and they did.:nod:
This is like school libraries and the removal of books. Schools are supposed to make a policy on what to do if someone wants a book removed, and then stick to it. That usually stops a book from being removed by the first whack-job that gets a bug up his !!!!!.
I hope that she can find somewhere tolerant to practice her profession.
Seems to me that she should have known better than to select that production because of conservative patrons of that area. It was almost predictable that the two would clash...and they did.:nod:
"Grease" was the one that set the church off. And apparently the school board and super didn't have any problems with it beforehand.
If you're going to slant your productions for the most conservative church in the area, you may as well give up. Some of those churches would picket a Disney production.
Bad move. The principal and/or board members taking this action should receive a kick in the arse for bad behavior.:right:
