In Florida a teacher was fired today because on the weekends he appeared in the play Full Monty. Personally I feel what he does on the weekend is his business, however, the school district says it is morally wrong and a bad influence on the children. What if he were in an art class and posed nude, would the outcome have been different?
2007-03-12 16:33:03 · 10 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
yeah i don't think he should have been fired! next thing you know teachers will get fired for drinking on the weekends. as long as the teacher doesn't mention the activities he engages in on the weekends he should be fine. how can it be a bad influence on the students.. it's not like they hang out with their teacher on the weekends. skhydgdff dumb school systems today
2007-03-12 16:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends what age the children were. It also depends on his contract. Some schools hire people for only a year with a clause allowing the teacher to be fired for ANY reason. If the teacher was there for a while (in years), did not discuss the play or personal activities with his students, and there was no clause in his contract specifically addressing "moral" behavior, then he should and could sue for wrongful termination.
2007-03-13 00:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by skip_pingstone 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he should have. The play sounds like an adult play that children should not be seeing and if it did not have anything to do with school (and he didn't advertise it in school, talk about it to the students etc.) then I don't see why he should be fired. However if he posed nude for his class then yes he should be fired. No teacher should be exposing themselves to students in any capacity. If its required for a senior class (like year 12) then get in a model who is not associated with the school.
2007-03-13 00:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by frewy26 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference between appearing in a theatrical production and engaging in other activities that would involve nudity.
I think the school district is probably over-reacting. However, if a parent complained about the occurrence then it is typical of a school board to respond in this way.
2007-03-13 12:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What district did this happen in?
I totally disagree with this. In the play, you never actually see the naked bits (or not supposed to...) so even if a student of his managed to see the show, it's not like they'd see anything. Which is probably what the school district is worried about.
2007-03-13 11:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by shoeless wonder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teachers are an example to their students. I agree that what happens in your personal life is YOUR business and only yours. This teacher decided to let his personal life become PUBLIC though. There are always very thin lines that are hard to distinguish right from wrong. It depends on who complained, who has influence, and who is on the school board.
2007-03-13 00:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by Brown-eyed girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many states have a "moral" clause in their contract. I don't know about Florida. However, you brought up some good points.
2007-03-13 07:50:13 · answer #7 · answered by Gary M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you and think that the school district shouldn't butt into his personal life. You should write to the school board.
2007-03-12 23:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by hrhtatertot 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A very interesting question. I'd need to know more details in order to answer your question.
2007-03-13 10:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way you do! I think what he does on his own time is his own business!
2007-03-12 23:44:43 · answer #10 · answered by bubble_fun3 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋