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Teachers Union Threatens Strike after 2 St. Paul Central Staffers Hurt Breaking Up Fight
[KSTP] Two students have now been charged after two employees were hurt breaking up a cafeteria fight at St. Paul's Central High School.Investigators say the fight, which happened Friday, Dec. 4, started between two students and was about who had better football statistics. The fight involved a 15-year-old student. During the fight, his 16-year-old brother jumped in to help, and a science teacher intervened to stop the older brother from getting involved. Police say the 16-year-old then shoved the teacher's face into a wall, breaking his glasses. An assistant principal also said he saw the 16-year-old pick up the teacher in a strangulation hold, lift him in the air and forcefully slam him on his back onto a cafeteria chair and table. The student then got on top of the teacher and started choking him, and he then hit him in the face and neck repeatedly, according to the complaint. The assistant principal intervened, and police say the 16-year-old also slammed him into a wall. Witnesses say the younger brother then punched the assistant principal repeatedly in the upper chest. Both students were placed in durance vile Yez got nuttin' on me, coppers! Nuttin'! The 15-year-old was charged Monday with fourth-degree assault and obstructing legal process. Prosecutors Tuesday charged the 16-year-old with felony third-degree assault. Police say the teacher who was assaulted has bruises on his neck and face, scratches on his face, and was having trouble making sense and comprehending what was taking place. Officers say he fell unconscious for about 10-20 seconds during the fight. The teacher was taken to the hospital, and police say his condition continued to deteriorate. He was nauseous, had tingling in his hands and had back and neck pain. Emergency doctors say he had a traumatic brain injury, a concussion and neck trauma. The assistant principal also had a grapefruit-sized bruise on his neck, according to police. A St. Paul teachers union has suggested its teachers will strike if changes are not made. Saint Paul Federation of Teachers President Denise Rodriguez released a statement Tuesday night, requesting additional staff and resources be allocated to "adopt a restorative approach to school climate." Rodriguez also suggested the addition of social workers, counselors, nurses and school psychologists as well as district support--in the form of time and funds--so that teachers can work with parents and "build collaborative relationships." Posted by: Fred 2015-12-10 |
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