...Plaintiff–Appellant, v. BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS, a public school district; Manny P. Arvon, II, Superintendent, in his official capacity; Ronald Stephens, Principal, in his official capacity and individually; Becky J. Harden, Vice Principal, in her official capacity and individually; Buffy Ashcraft, cheerleading coach, in her official capacity and individually; Rick Deuell, Assistant Superintendent, in his official capacity, Defendants–Appellees. 652 F.3d 565, 271 Ed. Law Rep. 707 No. 10–1098. Argued: March 25, 2011. Decided: July 27, 2011. Facts: On December 1, 2005, Kara Kowalski, created a MySpace discussion group with the heading “S.A.S.H.” “S.A.S.H.” was an acronym for “Students Against Sluts Herpes.” Although a student who attended Musselman High School, Ray Parsons, stated the “S.A.S.H.’’ acronym stood for “Students Against Shay’s Herpes.” Kowalski invited approximately one hundred people to join her group, “S.A.S.H.,” consisting mostly of Musselman High School students. The school administrators concluded that Kowalski had indeed created the “hate website.” She had violated the school’s policy against “harassment, bullying, and intimidation.” Her punishment was suspension for ten days and was issued a ninety day “social suspension.” This prevented her from attending any extracurricular activity within those ninety days. However, in the end the Assistant Superintendent Rick Deuell reduced her out-of-school suspension to five days, while the ninety...
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... by and through his parents; DONALD LAYSHOCK; CHERYL LAYSHOCK, individually and on behalf of their son v. HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT KAREN IONTA, District Superintendent; ERIC W. TROSCH, Principal Hickory High School, CHRIS GILL, Co-Principal Hickory High School, all in their official and individual capacity Hermitage School District, Appellant Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Civ. No. 06-cv-00116) District Judge: Hon. Terrence F. McVerry Argued on December 10, 2008 Opinion Filed on February 4, 2010 1 Opinion Vacated and Petition for Rehearing En Banc Granted on April 9, 2010 Rehearing En Banc Ordered for June 3, 2010 Argued En Banc on June 3, 2010 Before: McKEE, Chief Judge, SLOVITER, SCIRICA, RENDELL, BARRY, AMBRO, FUENTES, SMITH, FISHER, CHAGARES, JORDAN, GREENAWAY, VANASKIE and ROTH, Circuit Judges. (Opinion filed: June 13, 2011) ANTHONY G. SANCHEZ, ESQ. (Argued) CHRISTINA LANE, ESQ. Andrews & Price 1500 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 506 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Attorneys for Appellant, Hermitage School District SEAN A. FIELDS, ESQ. Associate Counsel Pennsylvania School Boards Association 400 Bent Creek Boulevard P.O. Box 2042 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Attorney for Amicus Curiae, Pennsylvania School Board Association, filed in support of Appellant, Hermitage School District KIM M. WATTERSON, ESQ. 2 RICHARD T. TING, ESQ. WILLIAM J. SHERIDAN, ESQ. Reed Smith LLP 435 Sixth Avenue ...
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...‘buzz’” on campus is not sufficient basis for restricting the speech of a student. J.C. v. Beverly Hills Unified Sch. Dist., 711 F. Supp. 2d 1094, 1120 (C.D. Calif. 2010). Students at Nero discussed Michael’s page, but the discussion did not cause a substantial disruption. Justice Alito’s concurrence in Morse notes the Court does not endorse a broad rule allowing restrictions on anything that may interfere with the “educational mission.” Morse, 551 U.S. at 423. Administrations cannot claim conflict with the goals of the educational institution as indication of...
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...chool administrators are worried about cyberspace usage especially when they visually see on the computer hit lists, bomb threats, character assassinations and defamations. Some school officials have took matters in their own hands by suspending, expelling or even banning students from use of computers. Do school administrators have the right to forbid free expression when the online communication posts are created from a home PC and not school regulated computer equipment? Social-networking websites (MySpace, Facebook, Xanga and Friendster) are extremely popular for instance, "more than 90 million people of all ages are registered users of MySpace good portion of them teenagers. Now granted, majority of online communications is of clean material of favorite things and dislikes but occasionally there will be damaging statements about teachers or a list of classmates to which they want to hurt. Example, five students in Kansas were arrested in April 2006 for a plot to engage in a murderous spree on the seven-years anniversary of the infamous Columbine shootings. The United States House of Representatives passed The Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006 which consists of public schools and libraries to block student access to commercial social-networking sites such as MySpace.com Some individuals do not favor this bill because it unfairly blocs learning applications and websites necessary for the students to learn and communicate. In addition, there is already an act that...
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...leader, slaps the phone and knocks it from the secretary hand without touching her when she tried to call the campus police • Pulling out of a squirt gun threaten to blow the Secretary head off if she moves • Secretary Prudence collapses in a sobbing heap • Protesters tried to break down the locked door of the President • Protestors barricade the President door with filing cabinets • Protesters are singing “We Will Overcome.” • President Chandler was taking a nap and slept through the entire 10-minute incident • Secretary Prudence did not return to work for a week • Secretary Prudence was prescribed by doctor heavy doses of tranquilizers To plan a protest or not to plan a protest that is the question! It all happened when the Members of Students for Fair Tuition (SFT) decided to have a protest at Gigantic State University (GSU). It is possible some laws were violated, in this case. Protesting are usually planned and not held inside of a building. Knowing your rights as a protestor would be a good thing to know before planning a protest! Some universities have a Free Speech Zone, and there is some restrictions on the time and place of the speeches given. Some universities have policies in place to limit the amount of interferences with classes and university business. (Center for campus free speech. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.campusspeech.org/page/cfs/speech-zones) I don’t think there was a crime committed, in this case, due to the fact, there was no one physically...
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...Perez, Alvin F. BSIE 3B I. General Purpose To persuade II. Specific Purpose To persuade my audience about what is the alternative ways for the out-of-school youth to still learn even they are not enrolled. III. Central Idea “Teach one, each one” is one of the best way for the out-of-school youth to still gain knowledge even they are not going to a proper school or wearing a uniform. IV. Speech A. Introduction Education is a right. Now, it is a privilege. It is now given to some people in the society. Not all of us know the importance of education. But if only anyone took more time to make things clearer for them, sooner, they will realize that we should do what is needed. At the end of the day, it is for their future; our future. B. Body 1. Main Point 1 + support “Teach one, each one” is one best example to make the children reach out even they are not enrolled in a school. Everyone can be a teacher, as long as you want to help and to make them learn. 2. Main Point 2 + support Another, putting a library in a barangay. Even a small part will work. As long as they can use the books that will help them to know more about things. C. Conclusion We should help others even in a small way because this small way can be a big part for their future. We should do things now because sometimes later becomes never. Other Topic: Students have to make a lot of decisions during university, including which courses they are going...
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...In the 1960’s, a decade most known for its high level of civil rights and free speech reform activity, the Civil Rights Movement reached its peak as protests spread through the nation. Upon the late 50’s, many of America’s college youth had organized themselves into activist groups, promoting their rights to support off-campus causes. The University of California in Berkeley was one of the many that faced this student commotion. A minority of the university’s students actively engaged themselves in the Civil Rights cause. In an effort to lessen the student’s ability to promote causes such as these, Berkeley officials took legal precautions towards preventing on-campus political activities by initiating a ban. In the fall semester of 1964,...
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...Karissa Ramirez School Law and Policy Issues Professor Criscione Table of Contents Introduction Student free speech Teacher free expression Freedom of Expression Rights: The Tinker Standard The Fraser standard The Hazelwood standard Faculty free speech Conclusion Introduction Free speech in public schools is important because it allows students and teachers to speak their minds on school grounds, wear jewelry or buttons, wear t-shirts with messages or color their hair a certain way. However, with the protection of the First Amendment that is guaranteed by the United States Constitution, it is sometimes not enough for students and teachers since there are limits to their speech or expression. It is evident that there are issues that have impacted free speech in public schools such as student and teacher free expression, freedom of expression under the First Amendment including the Tinker, Frazer and Hazelwood standard, and faculty free speech; in dealing with these cases it has helped shape future decisions of public school officials. Student Free Speech Student free speech rights have advanced since the twentieth century because previously students had no First Amendment rights. On the other hand, sometimes student’s rights are reduced or eliminated in certain situations. The Supreme Court has also maintained that the First Amendment rights of minors can be restrained in regards to school safety. School officials are also allowed to prevent, “student expression that presents...
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...The rights of kids at school should be limited. Yes kids should were what they want to ware but somethings aren't appropriate for school. If they aren't appropriate for school then it could be harmful to them and other kids at school. Public schools are society in miniature, with students and school employees representing the full range of beliefs. In recent years, educators have repeatedly disciplined students for speech critical of teachers and administrators. The ACLU continues to be a leader in courts and statehouses across the country in protecting both students’ free speech rights and privacy. If students are suspected of criminal activity, school administrators should be forced to make their case before searching students or seizing property....
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...Business Day Technology Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet Bryce Vickmark for The New York Times John G. Palfrey Jr. of Phillips Academy said he was cautious about Internet tools that allowed too much surveillance of students. By SOMINI SENGUPTA Published: October 28, 2013 176 Comments SAN FRANCISCO — For years, a school principal’s job was to make sure students were not creating a ruckus in the hallways or smoking in the bathroom. Vigilance ended at the schoolhouse gates. Readers’ Comments "If it doesn't happen on the bus to or from school, or on school grounds, it is none of their business. " JB, Minnesota Now, as students complain, taunt and sometimes cry out for help on social media, educators have more opportunities to monitor students around the clock. And some schools are turning to technology to help them. Several companies offer services to filter and glean what students do on school networks; a few now offer automated tools to comb through off-campus postings for signs of danger. For school officials, this raises new questions about whether they should — or legally can — discipline children for their online outbursts. The problem has taken on new urgency with the case of a 12-year-old Florida girl who committed suicide after classmates relentlessly bullied her online and offline. Two girls — ages 12 and 14 — who the authorities contend were her chief tormentors were arrested this month after one posted a Facebook comment about her death...
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...relationships, and love as their personal secrets and troubles are revealed. PILOT LOGLINE Hopeful college journalist, Danny, struggles with getting a big story jeopardizing his college scholarship, will other students protest the war and struggle with their own personal issues. BRIEF SYNOPSIS At Rutgers College Campus, DANNY WATKINS (19), student advisor, works for the college newspaper. He’s tired of being assigned mundane stories and wants to cover something major. His editor, JIM MORRIS (20’s), finally gives Danny his first break to cover an important council meeting, but Danny shows up late and misquotes the members. Danny’s fired. Danny struggles with...
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...Persuasive Speech Ideas These penguins are persuading their friends to take a dip in the cool water... but you can persuade our class on any of the following ideas or come up with one of your own. Remember these are broad topics so make sure you narrow your area and choose your side so that you can properly defend your position. Also I NEVER censor speech topics HOWEVER keep in mind I want the ideas fresh, some topics are very OVER DONE - for example: "smoking is bad for you" - no kidding I think we would all agree with that. "everyone should go to college" - DUH you are preaching to the choir. "std's are bad you should protect yourself" - well there is a new idea. "drinking and driving could kill you or someone you love" - again no one would argue with that logic. So if you are going to pick a topic make sure you approach it in a fresh and exciting way - for example: "Barbie is a good role model" "Smoking Cigarettes are bad for you, so smoke cigars!" 1. same sex marriage 2. adoption 3. heaven and hell (careful to not preach to your audience) 4. abortion (overdone) 5. TV violence 6. gun control (overdone) 7. TV ratings 8. internet 9. profiling 10. Vietnam 11. immigrant laws 12. exercise 13. Ford vehicles 14. cloning 15. breast feeding 16. bilingual education 17. voting 18. red light cameras 19. salary caps for...
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...universities -UP Diliman (with an extension program in Pampanga), UP Baguio, UP Los Baños, UP Manila (with Schools of Health Sciences in Baler, Palo and Koronadal), UP Visayas (with campuses in Iloilo/Miagao and Tacloban), UP Cebu, UP Mindanao, and the Open University. The Diliman campus is the University’s flagship campus and offers the largest number of degree programs. Other campuses are known for specific areas of specialization. For example, UP Manila is the country’s Center of Excellence in the health sciences; UP Los Baños is a distinguished center of academic excellence in agriculture, forestry and related sciences in Asia; UP Visayas is noted for its program in fisheries which is recognized as one of the best in Asia; UP Baguio is noted for its Cordillera Studies program; and the UP Open University provides educational opportunities beyond the boundaries of a conventional university (i.e., through distance learning). As the premier State University, UP offers a wide range of degree programs. Some degree programs are offered in only one campus (e.g., BS Nursing, BA Filipino) while others are offered in two or more campuses (e.g., B Fine Arts, BS Statistics). Most of these require qualification through the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT). To maintain its high standard of education and to maximize its limited resources, UP has had to limit slots for freshman admission to each campus and to its various degree programs. Some programs are in much greater demand than others so that...
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...Taurelle Johnson grew up in the rialto area of the Inland Empire, a small city west of San Bernardino. Rialto was not a great neighborhood to grow up in. “It was mostly welfare mothers and people doing drugs that lived in the east part of rialto” (Taurelle). Taurelle attended Ike High School in rialto, where he saw kids getting high before school, having sex on campus and, fighting every day. “The bad stuff never stops happening: it lives in its own dimension, replaying itself over and over” (O’Brien 31). Even though Taurelle’s life was not so easy growing up, he told himself as a freshman in high school he wanted to change that when he became older. Taurelle played three years of varsity basketball and always had aspirations of coaching. The love he has for his job is irreplaceable. Taurelle is a special and dedicated person to the youth in his community. Taurelle Johnson’s day begins with securing and mentoring kids and ends after sunset with coaching a high school basketball varsity team. In between is a 10 hour shift as a security guard at Kaiser high school in Fontana California. The campus is very clean, and most of the kids that attend the school walk, mostly because the school is in a big neighborhood where kid’s homes are close. Taurelle starts at five in the morning, primarily because of zero period, and he needs to be there early enough before the students to unlock the two main entrance gates. After the ten hour shift as the head security guard he coaches varsity...
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...shouldn’t have. Now, fast forward to Monday morning at school. You get pulled up to the principal's office and you both get in trouble for a fight between only the two of you and no one else. Not fair right? Students are badly punished for posting small comments about another person on social media when they aren’t even in school. And it is not fair for people to get in trouble for posting videos of fights because they are technically helping the administrators catch the students who actually where in the fight. Bullying leads to suicidal thoughts or actions to a person. The first reason that students should not be punished for what they do online is because they have the resources to post what they please, although it may not be the kindest or most appropriate. Teachers should not be given the right to look through student...
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