Neither of us was there, so we rely on the reported account that may or may not be accurate. So, who knows. I’m inclined to side with the school system, especially given the mother’s obvious vacuity in expression and her apparent willingness to abrogate terms of previous agreement with the school.
This situation reminds me of one we had in the Chicago area recently where a mother who was late to her son’s graduation raised a ruckus after not be admitted, despite knowing in advance that the doors would be closed for further admittance at a certain time. Again, lack of accountability. Where does it end?
First, there is video of this incident, so we’re not just relying on the reported account. From the video, the kid’s behavior looks no worse than what you will see at any graduation ceremony. He blew a kiss, and pointed at his friends. It’s a celebration, the kid was happy/proud, and he showed it in an entirely nondisruptive manner.
Second, where are you getting that this mother wants to “abrogate terms of [a] previous agreement with the school”? Arguing that conduct does not violate an agreement IS NOT “abrogating” that agreement.
I tend to side with the student and parent, especially given the nonsensical nature of public schools these days. Two words “Zero tolerance”. We know how silly the public schools have been around that issue.