Check with the school board and see if there is a rule against scooters in the district.
If not, go to the state board of education and file a complaint against the principal.
2007-06-27 01:46:24
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answered by amosunknown 7
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At the beginning of the school year, students are usually sent home with a handbook detailing what the school rules are. These rules cover all kinds of things from grading to playground equipment rules. You should find out what the rules are for your son's school. It is usually necessary to return a signed form stating that you and your child are aware of the rules.
That said, if your son were the only one not allowed to have a scooter, then that would be something to address. If this is a rule applied to all children in the school, then as others have said, you are making too much of the issue.
Did you ask the principal why? I think it's perfectly reasonable to go over the head of the principal when it's called for, but it is much better to try and solve this issue with him/her in person.
I work in a school office with several principals in a big school. You wouldn't believe how many responsibilities they have! The principal probably has other fish to fry as well. If this is a stated rule, perhaps the principal is peeved you haven't read the rules????? Just a guess.
Anyway, I don't see any need to move your son to another school. Ultimately, a scooter is not a big deal. Not all principals have good people skills. It IS a shame. As they are required to be responsible for ALL the students and teachers and maintaining educational and safety standards as well as tons of other little details most people don't know about, people skills may be lower on the list than you like, but that is a reality.
2007-06-27 18:31:10
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answered by fall_of_moondust 2
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Your school may have set a rule regarding no scooters. I do not know the reason they would do this, however, we have rules in force regarding skate boards as quite a few accidents happen and the school can be held responsible if they allowed them.
School rules are ALWAYS documented. If you have concerns, ask to see this and the date it was implemented.
Regarding your question ( the principle is rude and taking it out on your son ) If you feel this is fact then you have to talk to the school board. No principle can be rude and its not acceptable under the school act. If he is taking it out on your son, this is even a more serious matter and for your sons sake needs to be addressed immediately.
If it was possible to transfer your son to a different school, I most certainly would do it now. School should never be something a child or parent is uncomfortable with.
2007-06-27 10:54:12
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answered by connie 5
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You really are not presenting any evidence here whatsoever that the principal is taking out anything on your son, or even that he is rude. The rules are the rules. Are other kids allowed to bring scooters? If not, then you're basically making a mountain out of a molehill. If other kids ARE bringing scooters to school, go to the school, take pictures of the scooters, and present that to him. I have a funny feeling you won't find any other scooters. You are likely overreacting.
2007-06-27 08:47:08
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answered by Mr. Taco 7
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The principal sets the policy as to what can be taken to school or not. The principal of your son's school says no scooters so no scooters. Both you and your son need to learn to comply with the rules. If you're going to keep moving your son from school to school everytime you don't agree with the rules your son is going to wind up falling behind.
2007-06-27 23:04:19
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answered by Anonymous
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Okay maybe it's just me but if this is your only problem with the principal this is a non issue. Your son goes to school to learn. Let him ride his scooter when he gets home!
2007-07-01 00:30:03
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answered by daviimom 4
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file a complaint the the elementary school director. if they have a bike rack i don't see why you cant put the scooter there. the bike rack is outside so you shouldn't need to bring it IN the school. if the principle is taking it out on your son then maybe they should think about their choice of profession.
2007-06-27 08:48:00
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answered by g g 6
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Not knowing what level of school you are talking about, I suspect there are liability concerns that the principal is trying to protect. Don't assume that applying rules means the principal is singling out your son.
2007-06-27 08:54:15
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answered by robbiecougar 5
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as long as the rules or in this case the interpretation of the rules is being applied evenly throghout this one school then you probably have no case but if even one other person has a similar scooter then you can nail the school with discrimination complaint. get photos
2007-06-29 17:37:22
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answered by Anonymous
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check with your local board of education for rules..why has he denied the scooter?? maybe theft, or your child being hurt so some other kid can take it from him??
Schools don't hate ONE kid..I promise, they are way to busy..we had a problem with my daughters motorcycle, she was 10..when the head mistress said she was not allowed to ride it to school( un-lady like), I had her park it across the street..simple solution..this is the least of your worries, your child is 6 and has years to go...is a scooter really worth getting a black mark against you and your kid?
2007-06-27 09:19:13
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answered by kat k 5
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