So, he is going to be the new Principal at Berry Miller despite this? And he was placed on administrative leave? Not sure I agree with giving him the principal's position considering the bad judgment the action showed. I wonder what the students think.

@Dorothy : he was appointed to be next year's principal BEFORE this incident. Yes he was put on leave as disciplinary action. Students started and signed a petition to have him reinstated; there was already a petition circulating that was started by adults, but student wanted to have their own voice, since the news and social media were only voicing that family's side (the AP was not allowed to speak). Both petitions stated signers were not agreeing with the action he's being disciplined for, but that one bad decision should not negate years of public service to the students and parents of this district.

I am so relieved that the Assistant Principal is allowed to keep his position and move up to his new position next year!! I don't think coloring on a child's head with a permanent marker is the best decision, but I don't believe it's worth losing your job over either.
The real issue is the child was sent to school with a haircut that was against the dress code. At the beginning of every school year the child and parent have to sign a paper stating they have read and understand all of these rules. When you break the rules, you have to be prepared to pay the consequences. In this case, the boy had numerous options to choose from. It sounds to me like his parents were more angry with the consequence their son chose than the fact that they were part of the problem in sending him to school with a haircut that was against the dress code.

@MRiley : Agree

@Inb0913 : Thank you!

We all make mistakes.....

I am glad that decision was made. None of us are perfect and he could have left out the third option but as parents and students we should hold ourselves to a higher standard of following the rules if for no other reason than the example it gives our children.

Kid made a decision and should accept the consequences. Both him and his parents know the rules and decided to not follow them. To bad the parents can't be fined for this

Dang I didn't expect them to still make him principle next year. I would assume that the backlash would cause anyone to rethink him for the position no matter the action. Sure the student was not in dress code and he didn't have to use black marker to "erase" the carving but it seems a little crazy his not getting demoted. If anyone did that at work we would definitely be fired but then again we know our work's dress code.

Good! I'm happy he was able to keep his position. This whole incident was blown out of proportion.

EVERYBODY needs to follow the rules!