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2 students suspended in theft of phone, photos
By Natalie Ragus/Staff Writer
Two Pioneer Valley High School students have been suspended for stealing a teacher's cell phone and sending pictures that were on the phone throughout the school community.
The pictures were “of a personal nature,” said John Robertson, the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District's assistant superintendent for personnel.
Robertson would not go into further detail regarding the photos or officially confirm the identity of the teacher.
However, Robertson said the two boys would be suspended for the maximum period of five days.
As of Wednesday, there was no action planned against the teacher in question, who continues to perform her regular duties at the school.
“We want it clear that the cell phone was the personal property of the teacher,” Robertson said. “The photos were personal in nature, and the students basically stole them from her.”
On Monday, district officials were notified of the photos and requested the help of the Santa Maria Police Department to investigate the matter.
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“This is a serious matter,” Robertson said. “We're very concerned about it.”
How the students got the phone - which has since been returned to its owner - is unknown, and district officials declined to elaborate. Robertson confirmed that the students are football players, but he would not say what grade they are in.
However, district officials said they were going to investigate thoroughly. Police spokesman Kendall Greene did not return calls to his office and cell phone seeking comment on the case.
Mary Armstrong, a spokeswoman with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which licenses teachers, could not say whether a complaint under the teacher's name had been filed with the agency.
A school district, law enforcement agency or member of the public may file a formal complaint with the CCTC, but initial complaints are kept confidential unless the CCTC takes formal action on the complaint.
Mike Mylinski, a representative in Sacramento with the statewide teachers union, the California Teacher's Association, said his organization would have nothing to say about the incident.
“We have no comment on this case,” he said. “It's a personal matter. The teacher's not facing any disciplinary action, and the students involved have been suspended.”
There had been rumors that Friday's football game against Santa Maria High School would be canceled, but all school activities will go on as normal, Robertson said.
Robertson added that he hopes the furor surrounding the incident will die down soon.
“It's a distraction to have this on campus,” he said.
Next week, for example, the senior class is scheduled to take the statewide standardized high school exit exam.
“The kids need to be focused on what they need to do to graduate from high school,” Robertson said.
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2 students suspended in theft of phone, photos
By Natalie Ragus/Staff Writer
Two Pioneer Valley High School students have been suspended for stealing a teacher's cell phone and sending pictures that were on the phone throughout the school community.
The pictures were “of a personal nature,” said John Robertson, the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District's assistant superintendent for personnel.
Robertson would not go into further detail regarding the photos or officially confirm the identity of the teacher.
However, Robertson said the two boys would be suspended for the maximum period of five days.
As of Wednesday, there was no action planned against the teacher in question, who continues to perform her regular duties at the school.
“We want it clear that the cell phone was the personal property of the teacher,” Robertson said. “The photos were personal in nature, and the students basically stole them from her.”
On Monday, district officials were notified of the photos and requested the help of the Santa Maria Police Department to investigate the matter.
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“This is a serious matter,” Robertson said. “We're very concerned about it.”
How the students got the phone - which has since been returned to its owner - is unknown, and district officials declined to elaborate. Robertson confirmed that the students are football players, but he would not say what grade they are in.
However, district officials said they were going to investigate thoroughly. Police spokesman Kendall Greene did not return calls to his office and cell phone seeking comment on the case.
Mary Armstrong, a spokeswoman with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which licenses teachers, could not say whether a complaint under the teacher's name had been filed with the agency.
A school district, law enforcement agency or member of the public may file a formal complaint with the CCTC, but initial complaints are kept confidential unless the CCTC takes formal action on the complaint.
Mike Mylinski, a representative in Sacramento with the statewide teachers union, the California Teacher's Association, said his organization would have nothing to say about the incident.
“We have no comment on this case,” he said. “It's a personal matter. The teacher's not facing any disciplinary action, and the students involved have been suspended.”
There had been rumors that Friday's football game against Santa Maria High School would be canceled, but all school activities will go on as normal, Robertson said.
Robertson added that he hopes the furor surrounding the incident will die down soon.
“It's a distraction to have this on campus,” he said.
Next week, for example, the senior class is scheduled to take the statewide standardized high school exit exam.
“The kids need to be focused on what they need to do to graduate from high school,” Robertson said.
My homey text me the photo
