Q: As a teacher, can I sue my school district if I believe they are not providing a safe environment for myself or students
Am currently employed by Charleston County School District. This is my third year teaching and the second year I have worked for CCSD. The 2016-2017 school year has brought tremendous emotional distress into my work, family, and personal life. The students at the school this year have been aggressive towards myself and other teachers and have made it near impossible to do my job in some classes.
I was not offered a contract for the upcoming '17-'18 school year, and I believe both my school and the county are responsible for this. There are students that threatened me personally, others that have fought multiple times and have not been removed from classes or placed in alternative schools. Some students curse out teachers regularly and make my job a hostile work environment. The worst part is that my school will do nothing to remove these disruptive students. I have written countless student referrals and none of them have been processed this year. Violence and profanity are common.
A: This is not a private forum, so your question is now available to your current employer. I suggest you delete this question, if possible, and schedule a consult with a local employment lawyer.
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