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Report: Principal Tried ‘Magic' To Cure School

Submitted by Dee Tanner, Aug 8, 2007 08:25

Give credit for this Principal wanting all positive energy going towards the school on every level. The traditions she used are not new to the homes of some of the children within the student body where she works. However, part of what makes this ceremony poweful is that it comes from the community: a number of individuals that participate together to recognize the renewal for a positive school year. As this is a public area -the practitioners involved should be compensated somehow- but not with school funds. I would have to examine her full record as a principal - as well as all financial records to determine if she should be let go. If indeed this is an isolated incident - then I think she should be allowed to continue within the school system. If it is not an isolated incident, then she should pay the $900 back to the school system and be served the chicken for dinner.

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I heard about this article and considered the sepration of "church and state" statement previous to mine. The separation should be... [MORE]	Quantum Inspirations	Aug 10, 2007 07:34
No one has the right to perform any religious practices in public schools--Christian, Hebrew, Hindu, Moslim, Santeria or anything else.... [MORE]	Celia M. Stewart	Aug 8, 2007 13:16
"No one has the right to perform any religious practices in public schools"... You're right. Schools shouldn't be allowed to rent... [MORE]	Tom	Aug 9, 2007 15:25
I simply pointed out that the standard of separation of church and state is applicable to all schools supported by... [MORE]	Celia M. Stewart	Aug 10, 2007 09:10
The court case is Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602 (1971) [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_v._Kurtzman ], which I think more people should... [MORE]	Tom	Aug 10, 2007 15:04
I think the problem is the hype on the term black magic here. The hard question is, if over a... [MORE]	Monique Stines	Aug 12, 2007 19:33
Give credit for this Principal wanting all positive energy going towards the school on every level. The traditions she used...	Dee Tanner	Aug 8, 2007 08:25
Dee Tanner brought up the issue of this prinicpal's background and whether other similar incidents were on her record. I... [MORE]	Arlo Duff	Aug 16, 2007 05:32
Arlo, this was supposed to be laughable. Tamayo wasn't that fair, you remember how she was to me, and clearly... [MORE]	James Anthes	Aug 16, 2007 16:38
Well actually I don't think it was Tamayo that banned me. Sinclair's the one who banned me, but after I... [MORE]	Arlo Duff	Aug 16, 2007 21:17

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