Book- School Law and the Public Schools A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders (Subscription)by Nathan L. Essex

Chapter 8- Use of Facebook by a Teacher

"You are an elementary school principal in a conservative community in the "Bible Belt." A group of parents meets with you to inform you that one of your most effective tenured teachers can be seen on Facebook wearing a revealing dress and holding a beer in one hand and wine in the other. The inscription under her picture reads"I am a bad bitch." The parents want something done, as they do not feel that her behavior reflects the values of the school and that she is a poor role model for students."

1. How do you react to their concerns?