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Board votes to fire local teacher over comment during state test
KWTX.com ^ | 5/14/2018 | Rissa Shaw

Posted on 05/16/2018 4:43:17 AM PDT by simpson96

MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) The Marlin ISD’s Board of Managers voted 3-0 Tuesday evening to terminate the contract of Marlin High School teacher Claude Kelley, who was placed on administrative leave for alleged comments he made during state testing.

Superintendent Michael Seabolt said it was reported that right before an Algebra I course exam last week, Kelley said in front of teachers and students, that “there were only a couple smart enough to pass it, anyway.”

“You can think bad things about my kids, but I better never hear it,” Seabolt said.

“I took it pretty seriously.”

Following the results of an initial investigation by the principal, Seabolt said he called the school district’s attorney and put Kelley on paid leave immediately after he found out about the alleged conduct the next day.

"Based on that we sent him home on paid leave, and then we decided to go ahead and terminate him for cause," said Seabolt.

“It’s pretty disheartening."

Seabolt said the comments violated the ethical conduct section of the Texas Education Code and probably violated district policies as far as interactions with the students.

(Excerpt) Read more at kwtx.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Education
KEYWORDS: humor; math; pc; snowflakes; texas; waco
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Michael Seabolt

1 posted on 05/16/2018 4:43:17 AM PDT by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Was the statement true?


2 posted on 05/16/2018 4:44:57 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine ("Married with children.")
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To: simpson96
“You can think bad things about my kids, but I better never hear it,” Seabolt said.

He didn't mention anyone specific, so it is only your bias that is showing.

3 posted on 05/16/2018 4:46:12 AM PDT by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: simpson96
so how many passed?
4 posted on 05/16/2018 4:47:26 AM PDT by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: rjsimmon

I wonder if he’d have gotten fired if he’d have mentioned Seabolt’s enormous moobs instead?


5 posted on 05/16/2018 4:48:04 AM PDT by brent1a
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To: simpson96

My 10th grade math teacher got his start coaching football, and he was constantly making remarks like this. He would also sit up front with a ruler while you did problems on the blackboard, and he hit you with the ruler if you messed up.


6 posted on 05/16/2018 4:50:09 AM PDT by Genoa (Luke 12:2)
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To: simpson96

Guilty of sarcasm.

I hope the teacher sues the hell out of them.


7 posted on 05/16/2018 4:51:23 AM PDT by struggle
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To: simpson96

White male. Automatically guilty.


8 posted on 05/16/2018 4:53:35 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Liberalism is the transformation of mankind into cattle. -Nietzche)
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To: simpson96

It’s obvious they’re brainwashing the kids instead of instructing them to learn. Tide Pods!


9 posted on 05/16/2018 4:54:27 AM PDT by rawcatslyentist ("All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing")
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To: struggle

He’ll probably just hire an H1B Turk- that should get exciting around Ramadan. The kids can learn how all Muslims founded all Math and Science.


10 posted on 05/16/2018 4:54:47 AM PDT by magna carta
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To: simpson96
The Marlin ISD’s Board of Managers voted 3-0 Tuesday evening to terminate the contract of Marlin High School teacher Claude Kelley, who was placed on administrative leave for alleged comments he made during state testing.

Is the Marlin ISD’s Board of Managers composed of snowflakes? They appear to be biased and guilty of a hate crime.

11 posted on 05/16/2018 4:56:22 AM PDT by olezip
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What were the test results?


12 posted on 05/16/2018 4:56:42 AM PDT by aquila48
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Let me guess: Seaboldt has willingly participated in grade inflation, social promotion and the constant dumbing-down of curriculum. But pointing out students’ shortcomings is suddenly a problem?


13 posted on 05/16/2018 4:57:40 AM PDT by relictele
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"...so how many passed?"

Wouldn't that be interesting to know. My guess would be not many. And it's not because they're stupid. It's because they've been taught that getting the right answer is not that important.

14 posted on 05/16/2018 4:57:58 AM PDT by Desron13 (Inside every progressive is a petty tyrant straining to break free.)
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To: simpson96

Superintendent Seabolt takes a break from a busy day of surfing the Internet at his squeaky clean desk.


15 posted on 05/16/2018 4:59:38 AM PDT by Genoa (Luke 12:2)
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To: aquila48

Now facts are racist.


16 posted on 05/16/2018 5:00:08 AM PDT by Josa
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To: simpson96

Didn’t see a picture of the board or the superintendent, but it looked like there was one white girl at the prom, and they have a segregated basketball team.


17 posted on 05/16/2018 5:05:26 AM PDT by PAR35
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“Michael Seabolt”

Yep, I see the problem there.


18 posted on 05/16/2018 5:06:27 AM PDT by BobL (I shop at Walmart and eat at McDonald's...I just don't tell anyone)
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To: simpson96

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/texas/districts/marlin-isd/marlin-high-school-19514

Total Enrollment 220

Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) 93%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) 98%

Graduation Rate 85%

Proficient in Reading (district average) 36%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average) 66%


It may have been the low class testing, where no one could pass, but several of the school’s students are smart enough to pass this rather basic test (if those illiterates can read it).


19 posted on 05/16/2018 5:11:07 AM PDT by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: simpson96
I am certain the teacher's "offensive" statement was 100% accurate and true.

The principal and board just can't handle the truth and are afraid to admit it because if they do they acknowledge the fact that THEY are the failures because THEY failed in THEIR duties and responsibilities to create a sound learning environment, along with discipline and stringent demands placed upon the students that would challenge, inspire and require the students to excell and learn.

20 posted on 05/16/2018 5:12:10 AM PDT by Jmouse007 (Lord God Almighty, deliver us from this evil in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.)
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