A review by Ontario College of Teachers says the onus is on teachers \u0027to act professionally.\u0027
The Ontario College of Teachers sent a four-page report to Stephen Lecce about the industrial arts teacher at Oakville Trafalgar High School who sparked questions, complaints, protests, and a flurry of bomb threats. National Post has obtained a copy.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The review concludes “the onus” is on a teacher to act professionally and a board’s employment policies should outline “how employees are expected to conduct themselves.” The college reminded classroom instructors of “the critical need for teachers to adhere to government and employer policies and protocols, as part of their commitment to teacher professionalism.Article content
Tension at the school does not seem to be diminishing, even though there are reports the teacher has not been in the classroom recently.Article content “The issue has escalated to bomb threats and we are asking — for the safety of the kids — for the school and board of education to put education needs first, as it’s been very disruptive to the children,” said Celina Close.
“There are children who are extremely fearful of going to school. That is a very real concern,” Close said.
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