Students Not Excused From Transsexual's Class

The Indy Channel ^ | September 7, 2006 | AP

[Abathar]

BATAVIA, N.Y. -- Five parents who asked to transfer their children out of Batavia High School classes with a transsexual teacher have been denied, according to city schools Superintendent Richard Stutzman.

The written requests did not meet the guidelines set out by the district, Stutzman said Tuesday without providing specifics.

"That's all between the school, the teacher, the parents," he said.

Other students were allowed to adjust their schedules because their requests were based on changes in their academic programs, Stutzman said.

Fall classes began Wednesday in Batavia, 31 miles southwest of Rochester.

Diagnosed with a transsexual disorder, the teacher is still going through a medical transition but returned to school dressed as a woman -- and addressed as a female.

Under state and federal laws, a person with a transsexual disorder is considered disabled, is protected from discrimination and must be reasonably accommodated by an employer.

The teacher will instruct about 100 students this year and was to make a "brief statement" at the start of class, then proceed with the course work, the superintendent said.

Among several students heading to school Wednesday, some said the situation was weird or awkward, while others said they didn't have a problem with it.

"If he wants to do it, then that's him," said senior Carissa Visalli, 17.

The district has conducted information meetings about the transsexual teacher for staff and parents

[Abathar]

*sigh* Another case for home schooling, your teacher having a 5 o'clock shadow by 4th period.....

[TheDon]

Separation of school and state BUMP!

[Thrusher]

[Insert Mr. Garrison joke here.]

[American Quilter]

Yes, or private school. I hope those parents have the backbone to pull their kids out of that school.

[scott7278]

Under state and federal laws, a person with a transsexual disorder is considered disabled, is protected from discrimination and must be reasonably accommodated by an employer.

Unbelievable!

[TChris]

Under state and federal laws, a person with a transsexual disorder is considered disabled, is protected from discrimination and must be reasonably accommodated by an employer.

Talk about having your cake and eating it too! Sexual perversions have become simultaneously "disorders" and benign differences sometimes found in normal people just like you and me.

[Gordongekko909]

It's a freakin' MENTAL DISORDER. What will get teachers special treatment next? Pedophilia?

[RebelBanker]

"If he wants to do it, then that's him," said senior Carissa Visalli, 17.

BZZZTTT!!! You vill be punished!! The teacher styles itself as a female amd must be called 'she'! Thought crimes vill not be tolerated. < /rant>

[Incorrigible]

I'm just a sweet transvestite
From Transexual, Transylvania

 

[hosepipe]

The evidence is in... DNA says you remain a man or woman for life.. A "mask/costume" or surgery can't fool mother nature..

Gender is decided by God, not man..

[Rodm]

There is no room for mental patients as teachers in Public School

[evets]

[Ouderkirk]

You meet the girl of your dreams...you wine her, you dine her, you take her home, you stick you hand up her skirt...and you're holding a tree tunk !!!

[Old North State]

You know when an institution or a cultural fad has "jumped the shark", when it becomes impossible to parody. I think the diversity fad/cult has reached that point. Ii is impossible to tell if this is true or a joke.

[sgtbono2002]

I would guess this guy isnt teaching biology.

[Ouderkirk]

Under state and federal laws, a person with a transsexual disorder is considered disabled, is protected from discrimination and must be reasonably accommodated by an employer...that may very well be true. I don't see anything in there that mentions teenagers, especially teen aged boy who will mock him mercilessly

[Gritty]

It's official: The inmates are running the insane asylum!

[Ouderkirk]

This is no joke and this "guy" is a math teacher.

[Manfred the Wonder Dawg]

My wife home-schooled our kids for many years, building a firm foundation (academically and spiritually) for their later foray into public schools. They both finished high school well and are well adjusted young adults who love the Lord and test to see what is Truth.

On the web site of the TV station with this story, a poll asking parents "Would it bother you if your child's teacher was a transsexual?"

The results currently:

5513 votes - Yes, I would want my child in another class.
1622 votes - Yes, but I would not try to make them change classes.
3358 votes - No, a teacher is a teacher.
1969 votes - No, I'd appreciate their exposure to diversity.

Sad thing is, diversity does NOT equal strength. Unity does. Sand, gravel, water, and cement are not strong concrete unless mixed together - reminds me of a melting pot. What a great metaphor! Let's put that to use. Call the American society a "Melting Pot". To hell with diversity for its name sake.