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teacher threatened by students

I signed a year's contract to work for a school. However, on the second day on the job, my students became disruptive and uncooperative. By the fifth day, students were threatening physical harm on me or my property. For the first time, I became afraid for my safety. So I handed the responsibility of the class over to the school principal and left the campus. I went to the district office the next day, and was misinformed about my rights. Under district councel, I resigned. Later, I was informed that my credential was under investigation for job abandonment allegations. Now I have been informed that I will be ''publicly reprimanded''. Since I feel that I acted in self-protection, I disagree with the judgement. Can I fight it, and if I can, how do I do that?


Asked on 5/02/07, 2:31 am

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MARK GEYER LAW OFFICES OF MARK MITCHELL GEYER

Re: teacher threatened by students

Hello!

First you can "fight it."

Second--most importantly, you should fight it.

You are entitled to Due Process or a trial. The trial can be held before an administrative law judge (state agency) and you are entitled to conduct discovery and have an attorney represent you.

I hope this has been helpful

Regards,

Mark Mitchell Geyer

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Answered on 5/02/07, 2:52 pm


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