Harrassment at school!

[jlmoose]

I live in a small community in Northeast Nebraska. My three children are enrolled in a small class school. Just a week ago, my youngest, a kindergartener, was harassed by a janitor in the school. He accidentally threw a fork away, which the janitor grabbed out of the trash, and brandished in my son's face. This janitor is a sloven, unshaven, hulk of a man who is known for his gruff behavior and inappropriate language. I of course complained to the principle who would then talk to the superintendent. They talked of giving him a reprimand and giving me a written apology. This is not the only complaint they have had about this janitor and I would like to know what course I as a concerned parent can take to rid our school of someone so obviously not good for children. To threaten a kindergartener is unthinkable, and has caused my son to miss a day of school for his fear, and nightmares. I would like to know if any legal action can be taken to get this man terminated.

 

[presutin]

You are exaggerating when you say that your son is being harassed and that is because, per your posting, it was a one time incident. Harassment is a repetitive thing. The school has taken disciplinary action. You don't have a legal case here.

 

[irish223]

You do have one other avenue of complaint, and that is the school board. If you know other parents whose children have had run-ins with the janitor, then you could all attend the next board meeting to air your concerns, or you could write a letter to the board.

They may just refer it back to the superintendent, or they may take further action. It depends on the relationship between the board and the superintendent.