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State Board tables decision on teacher found with a firearm in faculty area; staff had recommended reprimand
Summary
The board heard a staff recommendation of a formal reprimand for Brenda Smith after a loaded handgun was found in her purse in a faculty restroom; members debated precedent and risk, asked for additional legal review and tabled the item to the December meeting for more analysis.
The State Board of Education on lengthy discussion chose to table action on a teacher-discipline recommendation concerning Brenda Smith, who had a loaded handgun reportedly stored inside a purse found in a faculty bathroom.
Board staff presented the case on a negligence theory because charges against Smith were dismissed by local authorities. "We are moving forward on this theory of negligence or other good cause," counsel told the board, noting staff considered the risk of harm low, the teacher’s cooperation and…
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