McMinnville elementary student shaved head because...

[Sam1]

The F******* idiots in charge of that school said he couldn't wear a high and tight in support of his brother deployed in the military.

 

http://www.fox17.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/McMinnville-Boy-Honoring-Brother-With-Military-Haircut-Forced-by-School-to-Shave-It-Off-107206.shtml

 

They need a good dose of some public outcry to their emails, faxes & phones.

[Hershmeister]

What jerks!


"Schools Director Bobby Cox wouldn't comment on this case but said the district doesn't have a policy against military haircuts and it's up to each school to determine if a haircut is distracting.

Bobby Ray Memorial was named in honor of a soldier from McMinnville who was killed in Vietnam. "

[Hershmeister]

PS: why in blazes the mom acquiesced is beyond me - she probably didn't want to cause a stir but that kind of petty tyranny grows when left unchecked

[Sam1]

Probably didn't want the boy to be punished academically for the stupidity of the school.  

[raildog]

This is what happens when our are educaters are leftist liberals. it is getting very scary in this country. at some point we have to stand up for ourselves and take back what is ours.

[Mike.357]

I thought it was a fine haircut for a seven year old boy.   WTF?   

Edited March 27, 2015 by Mike.357

[hlb14]

Heard about this today on the radio, absolutely rediculous! How ironic is it that the school is named after a soldier. Edited March 27, 2015 by hlb14

[bigun]

What in the h_ _ _ is wrong with people these days. The little boy is more of a grown up than the ones running the school. BTW this was a standard issue haircut when I was his age.

[hipower]

What in the h_ _ _ is wrong with people these days. The little boy is more of a grown up than the ones running the school. BTW this was a standard issue haircut when I was his age.

 

 Yep. Pretty much what I had till 15 or so. Not so different from the old "flat top" cuts.

[Guest Spru]

They need a good dose of some public outcry to their emails, faxes & phones.

School:

Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary

504 N. Chancery Street

McMinnville, TN 37110

Phone:

931-473-9006

Principal:

Monti Hillis hillism1@warrenschools.com Principal

Listed as "Administrators" for the district:

Katrina Haley haleyk@warrenschools.com

Tracy Risinger risingert@k12tn.net

Sherry Trotman trotmans@k12tn.net

Candice Willmore willmorec@k12tn.net

Dianna Zadeh zadehd@k12tn.net



Although this info is easily available I am having a time finding Bobby Cox's information. Seems to have been pulled from the site and any FB page is private.

[VERO1]

This just made the local news report down here in Florida tonight. The news anchors were a bit incredulous that he was sent home.

[JReedEsq]

I thought it was a fine haircut for a seven year old boy. WTF?

+1 Edited March 27, 2015 by JReedEsq

[DaveTN]

This particular incident will be fixed due the public outrage. Unfortunately another school administrator with nearly 30 years on the job will have to have common sense explained to them.

I’m sure there are plenty of intelligent teachers in our system. But teachers being allowed to make dumbazz decisions like this make them all a target of criticism. Teachers should be upset also and question the ability of administrators when they make decisions that defy common sense.

[vontar]

Time to bring back Tarring and feathering.   "Tarring and feathering is a form of public humiliation, used to enforce unofficial justice or revenge".

[Sam1]

Looks like it hit Fox news this morning, so that will bring a few days of attention to them.

[Grand Torino]

This particular incident will be fixed due the public outrage. Unfortunately another school administrator with nearly 30 years on the job will have to have common sense explained to them.

I’m sure there are plenty of intelligent teachers in our system. But teachers being allowed to make dumbazz decisions like this make them all a target of criticism. Teachers should be upset also and question the ability of administrators when they make decisions that defy common sense.

The only place where me might differ on this opinion is I'm not convinced there are any intelligent teachers  with a lick of common sense left in the public school system. Wrong is wrong and for this lad to be sent home/punished for something like this tells me there is nobody in that school with any intestinal fortitude to do the right thing.

[peejman]

Part of me just has to believe there's more to this story that what's currently being reported.  If not....  :stunned:    :squint:    :shrug:

 

 

I think a local barber should offer "high & tights" to students for $2.  Have most of the boys in the school show up monday morning with high & tights. 

[Sam1]

I think it's pretty legit peej, they were on tv doing an interview and had a copy of the email sent to them AND the mother had given the kid another high and tight again, it was shorter than before because he didn't have much hair left, but I'm glad to see she's doing it to spite them.

[Dustbuster]

Whoever it was that made the bad decision needs to be fired. If the people of Warren county allow this to go with a stupid timeout, or useless punishment, your school system should be cut off from all funding in the name of allowing ignorance to be instilled into minors.
The kid should take a dump on the floor of the principals office because there's probably no policy that says you cant,and if they still want to challenge him he should tell them his haircut and dump protocol is part of his religion.Just like the ninja outfits that are allowed to be worn in schools by foreign nationals. Bastards
This boy did something in the name of love and respect. Something LACKING in todays schools

[E4 No More]

Their 80 IQ's are showing.

[Tncobra]

Just when i've heard it all, stupidity rears its head once again.

[DMark]

I'm not convinced there are any intelligent teachers  with a lick of common sense left in the public school system.....

 

Please allow me to introduce you to the "Delightful & Wonderful Mrs. Kari (She Who Must Be Obeyed) U.S. Army Wife, Retired" and a public/private elementary school teacher for over 30+ years.

 

While at Bragg and Campbell she would have classrooms full of little boys wearing the same Airborne/Ranger High & Tight haircuts as their Dads.  Over 30 of marriage to me she watched my High & Tight become a Loose & Shinny!

 

Yet - - - She would agree with you that those who can't teach well seem to find their way into higher paying administrative jobs that at least gets them away from the student in the classroom.  That however often leaves those same administrators in a position to use their poor logic and methods at a larger scale such as in this case.  

[crossfire]

School:

Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary

504 N. Chancery Street

McMinnville, TN 37110

Phone:

931-473-9006

Principal:

Monti Hillis hillism1@warrenschools.com Principal

Listed as "Administrators" for the district:

Katrina Haley haleyk@warrenschools.com

Tracy Risinger risingert@k12tn.net

Sherry Trotman trotmans@k12tn.net

Candice Willmore willmorec@k12tn.net

Dianna Zadeh zadehd@k12tn.net



Although this info is easily available I am having a time finding Bobby Cox's information. Seems to have been pulled from the site and any FB page is private.

Looks like Bobby Cox is running scared, must be getting a lot of heat!

[Spiffy]

What jerks!


"Schools Director Bobby Cox wouldn't comment on this case but said the district doesn't have a policy against military haircuts and it's up to each school to determine if a haircut is distracting.

Bobby Ray Memorial was named in honor of a soldier from McMinnville who was killed in Vietnam. "

 

High and Tight is distracting but a shaved head isn't? 

[Troutburger]

Wonder how distracting the media sensation is vs a high and tight.

Heck all boys ought have a buzzed head. Instead of looking like that jackass beiber