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Gblock
Apr 24, 2013 10:25am
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/04/23/columbus-teacher-fired-for-being-gay-fights-to-get-job-back.html
After 19 years of successful teaching girls PE the teacher was fired after her mother died and in the paper it listed her and her "partner"
an anonomyous parent sent the letter to the school board and the teacher was fired.
I dont think that this "evidence" is enough basis for firing personally even with the morality clause.
After 19 years of successful teaching girls PE the teacher was fired after her mother died and in the paper it listed her and her "partner"
an anonomyous parent sent the letter to the school board and the teacher was fired.
I dont think that this "evidence" is enough basis for firing personally even with the morality clause.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 24, 2013 10:33am
A good lawyer's going to have a field day with thisGblock;1432594 wrote:http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/04/23/columbus-teacher-fired-for-being-gay-fights-to-get-job-back.html
After 19 years of successful teaching girls PE the teacher was fired after her mother died and in the paper it listed her and her "partner"
an anonomyous parent sent the letter to the school board and the teacher was fired.
I dont think that this "evidence" is enough basis for firing personally even with the morality clause.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Apr 24, 2013 10:36am
They fired her just for being gay? This won't end well for the school.
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Wally
Posts: 481
Apr 24, 2013 10:36am
Dumb. Aren't most girls PE instructors gay?
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 24, 2013 10:36am
Regardless of your stance on the gay marriage issue, its asinine that in 2013, we are firing people for their sexuality.
I assume they are exempt from Non-Discrimination acts because they are a religious organization?
I assume they are exempt from Non-Discrimination acts because they are a religious organization?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Apr 24, 2013 10:36am
Just saw it was a Catholic school. Make more sense now why they fired her. No less wrong, though.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Apr 24, 2013 10:37am
Based on the church's history, the hypocrisy of such a decision is stunning.Gblock;1432594 wrote:
After 19 years of successful teaching girls PE the teacher was fired after her mother died and in the paper it listed her and her "partner"
If you're ratting on a mafioso, or turning in your employer for horrific safety violations, being anonymous makes sense. In cases like this, put your name on it you gutless wonder.an anonomyous parent sent the letter to the school board and the teacher was fired.
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Gblock
Apr 24, 2013 10:37am
well it is a catholic school and she signed a morality clause...but this same clause could/should then be used against those who are divorced, living in sin, using birth control??WebFire;1432599 wrote:They fired her just for being gay? This won't end well for the school.
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Apr 24, 2013 10:38am
Bishop Watterson is a Christian school. They play by different rules.
Not saying it's right by any means...just saying I'm sure they have some clause in contracts where certain "sins" are ground for termination.
Not saying it's right by any means...just saying I'm sure they have some clause in contracts where certain "sins" are ground for termination.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Apr 24, 2013 10:38am
Is sexual preference a protected attribute in Ohio?chicago510;1432601 wrote:Regardless of your stance on the gay marriage issue, its asinine that in 2013, we are firing people for their sexuality.
I assume they are exempt from Non-Discrimination acts because they are a religious organization?
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 24, 2013 10:40am
I'm no lawyer, I guess I always assumed it was part of it.queencitybuckeye;1432607 wrote:Is sexual preference a protected attribute in Ohio?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Apr 24, 2013 10:45am
Absolutely ridiculous that her 19 years of service accounted for nothing. The parent that sent the anonymous letter is a total POS. I agree with qcb. Attach your name to it, *****.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Apr 24, 2013 10:46am
Nor am I, my understanding is that there is no federal protection like sex, race, etc., it's a state by state type of thing.chicago510;1432608 wrote:I'm no lawyer, I guess I always assumed it was part of it.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Apr 24, 2013 10:51am
Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins, we all have sins and we all still sin. Grace and forgiveness is a difficult thing to understanding and act on.</SPAN>Gblock;1432605 wrote:well it is a catholic school and she signed a morality clause...but this same clause could/should then be used against those who are divorced, living in sin, using birth control??
Those of you who have no sin cast the first stone...
I have a hard time with Grace and Forgiveness but I'm trying to understand ... I have a situation where I need to understand this and it is a very conflicting task. Note; I’m a Christian not a Saint, I have faults </SPAN>
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Apr 24, 2013 10:55am
From what I hear the principle is also gay and has brought her partner to school functions and not been fired so maybe there's more to the story
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Gblock
Apr 24, 2013 11:34am
just to bwe clear im saying that its wrong that she was fired...im not sure i follow what you're sayingBelly35;1432614 wrote:Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins, we all have sins and we all still sin. Grace and forgiveness is a difficult thing to understanding and act on.</SPAN>
Those of you who have no sin cast the first stone...
I have a hard time with Grace and Forgiveness but I'm trying to understand ... I have a situation where I need to understand this and it is a very conflicting task. Note; I’m a Christian not a Saint, I have faults </SPAN>
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Apr 24, 2013 12:04pm
considering the principal of the school had an affair with the football coach, it's kind of ironic the morality clause is what got this teacher fired.
Also, my hs (same conference) has a gay principal. I hope she's next (not bc she's gay).
Also, my hs (same conference) has a gay principal. I hope she's next (not bc she's gay).
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Apr 24, 2013 12:26pm
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Gblock
Apr 24, 2013 12:33pm
and talk about kick someone when their down. your mom dies then you get fired
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Apr 24, 2013 12:40pm
Don't feel bad. Most don't.Gblock;1432633 wrote:just to bwe clear im saying that its wrong that she was fired...im not sure i follow what you're saying
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Apr 24, 2013 12:45pm
Two of my college roommates went to Watterson and they are not pleased with the whole situation. Very unfortunate for the teacher.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 24, 2013 12:54pm
This is old news, so shame on you guys for bringing it up now.
But, it is a private school so they can fire her for virtually whatever they want. A lawyer can probably still have a field day with them in court but I doubt they broke any laws in their firing.
But, it is a private school so they can fire her for virtually whatever they want. A lawyer can probably still have a field day with them in court but I doubt they broke any laws in their firing.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Apr 24, 2013 1:01pm
So long as vouchers exist, or private schools get taxpayer money, I don't give a fuck how the church feels about it. She should not have been fired
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 24, 2013 1:05pm
I'm just surprised he didn't find a way to tie this into him being able to carry a gun anywhere.sherm03;1432684 wrote:Don't feel bad. Most don't.
First time for everything!
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Apr 24, 2013 1:52pm
I know Coach Carla Hale personally and she has been a great teacher and role model to many students and athletes at Watterson. She is absolutely stunned and humbled by the outpouring of support from the community. We told her she might just become known as the "Rosa Parks" of Gay rights after this.