Case 1. Watts Is Absolutely Justified In Recommending Ann's Dismissal

These articles have spurred a controversy about vaccinations and have discouraged parents from them. Reluctance to vaccinate has increased over the past years and has caused parents to neglect the fact that they need to vaccinate their kids. Under-immunization has caused the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio and measles to breakout in schools. Concern for recent outbreaks has lead me to pose the question: Should it be mandatory to vaccinate your kids?

Assuming that the school district was not justified in its actions, does Susie have a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983?

Freddie Watts and Jimmy Brothers were put in a very tough and uncomfortable situation, as principle and vice principal, when Ann Griffin made a racial comment. Watts and Brothers administered a primarily African American school. Ann Griffin is a Caucasian teacher who made a racial remark to the principle, Freddie Watts, and vice principal, Jimmy Brothers, of the school she was administered to. She stated that she, “hated all black folks.” This required them to question her ability to perform her job correctly without having a racial bias towards black students. A decision must be made regarding her removal. Ann Griffin does have the right to free speech however, discrimination could also effect her students in a negative way.

Perform a search in the University Library databases and locate four school-related court cases (with outcomes decided), two which involve educators as defendants and two which involve students as defendants. Fill in the table below. When you give your informed opinion, state and discuss whether you agree or disagree with the outcome. Base your opinion on legal and ethical standards as discussed in Ch. 9 of the text. If you do not agree with the outcome, explain what would have been just. Base your explanation upon the rights and responsibilities of those involved. Cite your sources in APA format below the table.

First of all, religion has become a frequently used excuse. Recently, a case arose in New York City when three families obtained vaccination exemptions due to religious reasons (NYC Court 1). Because they chose to not vaccinate their children, their children were not allowed to attend school during times when another student had a vaccine-preventable illness (NYC Court 1). Naturally, this sparked an uproar among the parents, who then sued the city by claiming it was a violation of their First Amendment right to religious freedom and their 14th Amendment right to equal protection under the law (NYC Court 1). The dogma of several mainstream religions references vaccines and whether or not they are necessary. For example, “the Catholic Church strongly supports vaccination, even making it a moral and

In the United States, the law states that vaccinations are required for children entering school unless they have a valid reason that prevents them from receiving the vaccinations. Starting when children are born, they begin the regimen of vaccinations that continue throughout their adolescent years and adulthood. Each year children receive a variation of shots to protect them from the illnesses they will encounter in the world, especially once they attend school. The most common reasons parents forego getting their children vaccinated are religious beliefs, medical exemptions, and personal beliefs. Due to the rising number of parents declining to get their children vaccinated, the number of outbreaks of preventable diseases has increased. The question is now should parents/guardians be forced to vaccinate their children?

Should parents have to right to say whether their child should be vaccinated or should it be automatically required? Many parents do vaccinate their children; however there are some that are against putting foreign substances in their child’s body. If parents choose not the have their child vaccinated then how do they go about getting them into school because most schools require students to have a number of vaccinations before they can even start kindergarten.

Many people refuse the vaccination process simply because of their religious views. In the article, Vaccinations and Parental Rights written by Sam Blumefeld, he talks about religions and belief systems that promote different perspectives towards objections to vaccines. An example is the belief that the body is sacred, and should not receive certain chemicals or blood tissue from animals, and should be healed by god or natural means. One of the most prominent views is, the Church of Christ also known as Christian Science. It’s believed that they can heal all things through prayer rather than through medicine. Therefore, many of these worshipers strongly oppose vaccinations. The article, Vaccines: A Religious Contentions states the different

Remembering my many years working in this system it come to mind that Hillsborough County school were once segregated Pupil and Staff. Attorney Dawson, my Husband assumed the difficult and unpopular task to provide an equal public education to all the children in the Hillsborough county school system. His efforts spanned a period over 27 years. During these 27 years of legal exertion, he characteristically did what he has always done as a lawyer in this city for over 40 years. His tenacity and professionalism is a hallmark of all of his legal work. His determination and legal expertise helped him to eliminate the dual (one system for Whites and yet another subpar system for Blacks) in this county. He saw it though to its conclusion - 27 long years.

When the communication and public relations director for Washington County School District was questioned about how the situation would be handled, he merely answered, that “If it became a problem and it affected the school and affected the students, we would definitely deal with it and in step in.” Affirmative action would be taken, only “If it became a problem (Havens).”

In modern days, there have been many reports on African-Americans who claim that they are unfairly treated at universities and that there isn’t any administrative responsiveness. Additionally, some say that the effort administrators are giving isn’t effective. Other students on these campuses say that the African-Americans are just overreacting and that the incidents aren’t that serious. In contrast, administrators claim that they are attending to the problems that these students have and that they are trying their best to find a solution to the problem. Racial hostility is when “someone or a group of people are prejudice towards people of a different

Most organized religions, such as Catholicism and Judaism, do not prohibit vaccinations; however, smaller religious groups oppose vaccinations based on their religious philosophy. One group who opposes vaccinations is the Christian Scientists (Ciolli, 2008). People who practice Christian Science are allowed to choose the form of health care they want. Most opt to pray about health issues instead of using medicine. They do not believe in vaccinations because they believe prayer will heal their ailments (What is Christian Science, 2016).

We all have a right to freedom, but there have been many arguments that compulsory vaccinations may be considered a violation of civil liberty. With this being said, we allow the government and public school systems to force vaccinations on our society. Society as whole losses their rights in the debate regarding child immunizations. In all fifty (50) states, it is a requirement for

Did you know that in order to send your child to a public school it is required that they must be vaccinated? In the 1700s the first vaccine was created by Edward Jenner he took fluid from a cowpox blister and scratched it into the skin of James Phipps who had a vaccinia virus (cowpox) he was eight years old, he then recovered a couple months later. This is a rule in all 50 states of the U.S by the government. Vaccines have some benefits and risks from the harmful ingredients too saving your child's life. I believe that you shouldn't have to vaccinate your child in order to attend a public school.

a) What action, if any, should have been taken by the school administration when the local teachers’ association publicly criticized the administration and the school board?