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Updated: 3:50 PM Sep 10, 2008
Students Forced To Look At Human Waste
Some 4th and 5th graders in Peyton are exposed to human waste and now some of their parents are livid. The human waste was found in a school bathroom in a paper bag, it was left behind by one of their fellow classmates. Posted: 9:07 PM Sep 9, 2008Reporter: McKenzie Martin Email Address: mmartin@kktv.com |
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Posted by: BJ
Location: CS
on Sep 11, 2008 at 06:43 AM
If a kid is doing this it's already to late. Deep seeded stuff here. I would be concerned if I had a child attending that school. The school needs to do their homework to catch this ?, then take appropriate measures to get this ? out of the school. Talking of a lawsuit, I hope when they catch this ? they sue. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mark
on Sep 11, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Well since you can't beat the little brats he did the right thing. I doubt it will teach them anything because their parents sound like they need someone to beat them. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stacy
Location: Maui
on Sep 11, 2008 at 06:09 AM
Like a child does not look at their own waste! These parents must just be "sue-happy". What if another child had picked up this bag? The principal was absolutely in the right! Good job! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: b
Location: rush
on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:46 AM
hmm dont we all go to the bathroom, once again america going crazy over nothing [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jeff
Location: Panama
on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Kids look at human waste all the time of their own volition - in the comfort of their homes, no less! Should we arrest the parents who allow their children to "look at it, smell it, breathe it"? We teach them in Kindergarten that "Everybody Poops," and several parents probably have this book in their home library. It's not OK to teach them where and how to appropriately do it? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: joy
Location: virginia
on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:24 AM
youre kidding me right??? resign over this ?? if parents are really that upset, then theres something wrong with them. they should be more upset that one of them could not raise their child any better than to do those things in school. should have had them clean it up until they said who did it. i cannot believe you people who want him fired. what is wrong with you??! a man should destroy his entire career? how about teaching your children better?! i dont believe in grouping all children together as bad and spoiled these days because that is simply not true, if kids are that way look to the parents, it is them who made them what they are. no people the principal needs not to be fired. the PARENTS who raised the kid who did this needs to be fired. i am positive the janitor who has to clean this junk up everyday, just loves to do it. parents raise your kids better and stop blaming everybody else. what are you going to do if your kids did that at home? clean and be happy? NO [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Older Mom
Location: USA
on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:19 AM
Maybe the parents need to review with their children cleanliness. It sounds like some children at the school are starting young to assume that everything is someone else's problem, including cleaning up behind them in the restroom. So sorry if the principal was at his wits end about nasty children and apparently made a lasting impression. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Robert
Location: MD
on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:05 AM
If I were the principal I would have made the little kids clean their mess up and let the janitor supervise. I would do this until they learn to use the restroom properly. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Parsippany, NJ
on Sep 11, 2008 at 04:57 AM
To Peyton Mom - You are totally out of control yourself. These are 9 and 10 year old kids who should know the difference between right and wrong. Anyone who does their business on the toilet seat or bathroom floor should already know what the stuff looks like. It is probably the kid whos parent is complaining the most that did it. LESSON LEARNED TO THE KIDS, RIGHT? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tobey
Location: North Carolina
on Sep 11, 2008 at 04:10 AM
While I would agree that this principal used poor judgement, there is no reason to be outraged. Every single time these students use the restroom they are exposed to the same human waste. If the children are so poorly disciplined that they urinate and defecate all over the bathroom, the parents should be ashamed not upset. If the waste was in a paper bag and the students did not touch it, then the students were never at risk. Fix the problem at the school, do not make a bigger mess by responding to the principal too harshly and too quickly. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jamie
Location: West London, UK
on Sep 11, 2008 at 03:54 AM
The parents need to grow up. If they would start taking responsibility for the way that their children act then this sort of thing would not have happened as the children would not be putting waste on the floors and that. The parents should be upset that a child has done this and demand that the child be found and expelled not blame the Principal. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: CommonSense
Location: NC
on Sep 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Kari Peters- think before you talk. Your daughter is exposed to waste everytime she goes to the bathroom or a yard that has a dog. The principal was right in what he did, it wasnt the first time it had happened but now it might be the last. And as for lawsuits, I think the school should sue the parents of the child who did it and show all parents that when their child acts stupid, mom and dad are to be held accountable. come on now, kids are shooting kids, kids are bullying each other, and now they're crapping all over the place. And parents are whining that the school isn't handling any of it right. THEY SHOULDNT HAVE TO! Parents, its your place to teach morals to your kids. If you cant do it right, then dont complain when someone attempts to do it for you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SWEET PEA
Location: ILLINOIS
on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:45 PM
WE HAD A STUDENT DO THIS ON A BOOK A PLACE IT ON A TABLE IN ONE OF OUR HALLWAYS, WE AS EMPLOYEES WONDER WHAT GOING ON IN OUR CHILDRENS HOME , PARENTS SHOULD KNOW, THIS IS A 1 THRU 4 SCHOOL. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: Phoenix
on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:35 PM
I use to dook in the urinal in college. Have you lost your humor? It's funny! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LC
Location: TX
on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Wait, what? Do children not poop? Do they really not do that? Making them look at it!! HAHAHA. If they turn around after they pooped they can look at it then!!! I'm sorry but this is borderline insane. Please stop this madness and grow up people. I beg you, grow up. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Troy
Location: Loveland, CO
on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Serves the little brats right. Good job, Principal AuClaire. It's about time someone reminded the children that they don't run things. For those whining about it being a "health risk..." What about the people who have had to clean it up? Oh but it's little kids right? Bah. They deserved it. I bet none of them do it again. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dottie
Location: Oregon
on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:30 PM
I disagree with the the majority I guess. I would think that discussion during a school assembly is definiatey in order - other actions could be taken-but personally, I don't think my child would need a "viewing". What's been accomplished? Now, the fact that the principal did this display becomes the problem, and overshadows the issue he was trying to deal with. The way he handled it was disrespectful-and I am a BIG advocate of treating kids w/respect in order to raise respectful kids. He should have known better-and should have treated this is a more mature way (assembly, monitors, cameras that show who entered the restroom before the mess was reported - etc) Not the WHOLE student body is doing this, it is a few students. Don't treat all of the students disrespectful because of what a few did. I am sure a lot of people will disagree - but as a Parent and someone who has dealt with many "mouthy" kids - all this does is spotlight all the wrong things. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jen
Location: Omaha
on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Kudos to this principal. To the uptight folks whining about some harmless discipline: get over yourselves. Geez, by the time I was in 4th/5th grade, I already had chores cleaning up the dog's waste in the yard, cleaning the horse's stalls, cleaning out my hamster's cage -- and I helped out my mom by changing my baby sister's diapers from time to time. A few years after that, I was babysitting and changed plenty of diapers. And trust me, baby's messes are far worse than a 9-yr old's poop in a paper bag. Big deal. Get a life, and take a clue from this principal: "time outs" don't cut it. Give your kids some real discipline. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Bravo!!! Props to the principal. He should have never sold out by saying sorry! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nyssa
Location: ND
on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:41 PM
To Kerri Peters, your daughter is "exposed" to human waste everyday. Would you rather she sat on poop because janitors are inundated with mean, foul children who have no respect for others? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tammy
Location: Las Cruces NM
on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Good for him, It serves those rude little poops right! Janitors are not zoo keepers and children shouldn't be taught to act like apes..yes parents I am speaking to you! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sam
Location: Albany
on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:41 PM
I agree with the principal. I work in a professional office building where grown men pick their nose and wipe it on the wall in the urinal and deficate all over the back of the toilets. This is sick behavour and needs to be addressed. I wish the building manager would have the guts to do what this principal did...bring them all in and make them look at it and tell them to STOP IT! Bravo for having the guts to do what is right! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: me
Location: south
on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I was a public school teacher in Colorado and when our students starting making messes in the bathoom they stopped letting anyone go to the bathroom with out the teacher present. We had to take all the kids at once to the bathroom on bathroom breaks and then inspect the bathroom before we went back to class. It took a lot of time for us to do this, but it did make the kids realize that being babysat while going to the bathroom is not fun. I don't know if I would have ever thought to have the kids look and smell it, but its a good idea...I would be grossed out by it myself so I am sure the kids are as well, and I am also sure that they won't do this again. I support the principal in his descision!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D
Location: Nevada
on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:22 PM
GOOD FOR HIM! I have kids in elementary school, and if they were to be that disrespectful to their school and the people who take care of it, then I would not utter one syllable of disagreement toward the principal for doing this. I'm shocked by the attitudes and the raunchy behavior in my child's FIFTH GRADE class, and if we're expected to raise decent people in society, then let the little monsters learn how to act like human beings. If this principal resigns, or if anyone asks him to, I'M going to be livid. These parents who enable their kids to act like this and get away with it oughtta be ashamed. The rest of us are carrying the weight for your lack of parenting. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Travis
Location: Norman, Oklahoma
on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:18 PM
@McKenzie Martin: Who are you, and why are you writing for a television station? Most of the people in the comments have better grammar than you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Katherine
Location: alabama
on Sep 10, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Good for the principle. These parents need to start punishing their children for their bad behavior. The parents should be apologizing, NOT the principle...he did the right thing. If I were him I would start making the students clean the bathrooms instead of the janitors...then see how the little brats like it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SNA
Location: CA
on Sep 10, 2008 at 07:40 PM
I have been told this is totally normal behavior for people from Mexico. The plumbing there does not work very well so this helps with that. Some places in the US with a heavy hispanic population even have trash cans in the stalls because they know this is what will happen. Maybe the child that did this is from another country and didn't even know they were doing anything wrong. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: TCH
Location: NC
on Sep 10, 2008 at 07:30 PM
I bet every one of those parents say "my child hasn't been leaving a mess in the bathroom"....but SOMEbody has been doing it. A dose of reality can be a good thing. The janitors shouldn't be expected to clean up a mess like that, and the children shouldn't expect to be able to act like that. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tmv
Location: costa rica
on Sep 10, 2008 at 07:10 PM
OMG -have none of these people ever changed a diaper? Make the parents clean it up and maybe then they will learn to teach their children respect at school. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Judi
Location: Dayton Ohio
on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:45 PM
We deal with this type of stuff in a store where I work. And the majority of the time, it's the women's restroom which is so nasty. Could have been handled differently, I suppose, but I don't think the principal was totally wrong either. Parents - do something about your children's actions! Don't blame the principal for reacting. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Delores
Location: Westminster, CA
on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:32 PM
WHAT A JERK! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Barb
Location: Peyton
on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Yes, Kids will be kids but come on people teach your kids some manners. I personally know Mr. Auclaire as he was my class sponsor I know that he is not a sick man he was just trying to teach your kids a lesson so get over it and stop trying to be sue happy. Its not like he stuffed their faces in it!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mishelle
Location: Peyton
on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:27 PM
My child attends this school. And I have to agree with the principle in this matter. Someone has been disrespecting the school, being a vandal and should not get away with it. I think it should be brought to all the kids attention so that they can learn not to do this. Instead of putting this on the principle I put it on the parens of the child who have not taught their kid decency and respect for others. To the parents that are so upset about this, then why aren't you at the school volunteering to be bathroom monnitors. One child goes in, finishes and leaves. Monitor does a sweep before the next child goes in. Otherwise, offer up another suggestion so the school doesn't have to clean after this vandal. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jennifer
Location: Columbus, OH
on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:16 PM
If the kids are leaving messes, chances are, they were already exposed to it. Plus, as the principal stated, that is what the janitors would have to deal with daily because of their vandalism. I say good for him- and the parents should have used this as a teaching opportunity as well. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tommy
Location: Peyton
on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:46 PM
I'm going to eat some Chipotle and go visit that school. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Teacher
Location: Kentucky
on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:19 PM
Give me a break! Parents are shocked that their students are exposed to human waste...what a laugh. What about the poor school employee who has to clean up after the nasty little children who apparently weren't taught proper bathroom manners at home. I teach 4th grade and I know how the pricipal felt. I applaud him for what he did. It is truly disgusting for the students to be leaving the restroom in that condition so why shouldn't they have to look at it. For once, it would be nice if parents made their children accountable for their actions........but I guess that is expected since a lot of parents won't be accountable for their own actions. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jay
Location: Olympia
on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Good for the principal. Perhaps the school should engage in maintenance technology course that would include sanitizing restrooms. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JERRY
Location: INDIANA
on Sep 10, 2008 at 04:29 PM
BRING BACK THE OUTHOUSE!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Amanda
Location: D.C.
on Sep 10, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Good for him! I don't see anything wrong with this. These kids need to learn that what they do has consequences! If I was at home and did that I would of had to clean it up. Kids now adays think that they can do anything and someone else will clean it up. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jason
Location: Deployed
on Sep 10, 2008 at 04:12 PM
This is a sad truth of our kids today. I honestly think personal responsiblity and accountability needs to be noticed here. Yeah some punk kids did something stupid but if I had done something like that, I wouldn't have had to worry about the principal. Should he be fired? Maybe. Should some parents be fired? Maybe. Should the kids know better? Definately! On the other hand if they like doing dirty jobs, I know of a nice warm place that they can go and learn how to respect what is given to them... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Baltimore
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:57 PM
I say good for the principal. Don't let the little brats get away with that sort of thing. Make them realize that someone must suffer consequences for their actions and they should keep others in mind. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: billy
Location: oklahoma
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:53 PM
I say more power to Principal AuClaire. The parents of the little brats that are doing this should be required to clean the school. That will stop all this lawsiut talk. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anon
Location: CS
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:51 PM
The focus should be on the little sicko that left it. This sicko has some serious issues that need to be addressed ASAP. Parents had better be more concerned about who their children are among while at school. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bryan
Location: TX
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:50 PM
This is hillarious - if your kids are ok with dookin on the floor than why are you so upset that they got a look at their handiwork? I just hope the classy ladies of Colorado Springs continue raising their daughters right. Good Job, Colorado! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Erica
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Pfft. If I was that principal, I'd have done the same thing. Children, teenagers even, need to learn to have responsibility, to realize that they need to hold their peers accountable for their actions. Defecating in a bag and leaving it there is DISGUSTING, more so than making everyone look at it. Way to go principal! I hope you keep your job, and I hope that kid gets a nice old fashioned whooping. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tanya
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Please stop the griping people. I actually commend the principle. Kids today are too spoiled, especially with parents complaining about every little thing. I remember growing up where it was tough love and also there was discipline - that is what parents should be complaining about. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ACG
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Wow, you people who smell a lawsuit. This is the exact reason why america sucks. We're not free in this country and the people who want to sue or lock someone up for somthing is so absurd. I hope the table turns for you people and end up in jail or your life ruined because of something stupid. Ohh and this princible didn't do anything wrong. If this was in the 50-60-70-80s this wouldn't have been a problem. instead now we don't teach kids we just show them stupidity. Productive socity? Nope! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:32 PM
I'm so sick of reading stories about parents whining about how their children are treated by others. The parent's need to teach their children basic manners, and when they don't, they shouldn't be suprised when the principal steps in. You're not your child's friend - you're the parent and sometimes being the parent means doing stuff to make your kids dislike you. But that makes them a better, more polite, well-rounded person. I know not all kids are bad, but the bad ones are ruining it for the good ones. Unfortunately, that's real life. I applaud the principal and say bring back corporal punishment. If the parent's aren't going to help out, then somebody has to. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nina
Location: Midwest
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:27 PM
OMG,give me a break.. "To make them look at it, smell it, breath it, it's disgusting," Peter’s said. Evidently this person does not have regular bowel movements, or kids? :) Once again, the general public is over reacting. Let's evaluate the true harm done. None! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anah
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:26 PM
I think the principal was right by making the children look at the waste. Yes it is nasty to have to view it but what about cleaning it up? Now days kids do rotten things and parents get upset when they are punished; parents nolonger allow kids to take responsibility fpr actions we are to quick to stick up rather than point out to our child that they are in the wrong. Maybe this is why children act out? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: So What
Location: California
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Give me a break. The kids now a days are disrepectful, rude and have no consideration for anyone, but themselves. It's not like he made them eat it. He shouldn't have to resign because parents don't know how to teach their kids the proper way to go to the bathroom. My god! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: TX
on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:13 PM
ok so it's ok for the janitors to have to deal w/ the grossness that kids are doing but to make the kids do it is not right.. come on now.. grant it, the principal probably shouldn't have gone about it that way but hey maybe it will teach some kids to be respectful and not leave mess. 4th and 5th graders are old enough to know better! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: colorado springs
on Sep 10, 2008 at 02:09 PM
If it was an ongoing problem, than he did what he thought was right. How can we judge if we aren't in the school all day long with several hundred kids? I sure wouldn't want to be resposible for them. Hopefully, the problem stops and the school can go on & worry about the kids education. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: missy
on Sep 10, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Maybe a possible solution to something like this would be to have a bathroom monitor ( outside the restroom )why not, some schools already have hall monitors, so just have the restrooms moniored a little extra to monitor who goes in and out. Maybe if the kids feel someone is checking each time someone leaves the restroom they will be less likely to make such a disgusting choice. Obviously there is no way to tell who did this but there has got to be a way for things like this to be stopped. I know as a parent we don't have total control over what our kids do and even though we bring them up well, there is still peer pressure and dare's from class mates that kids think they have to do to be " COOL ". I don't understand what is going on with society, it is soooo sad. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Get a Life
on Sep 10, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Parents try this. RAISE YOUR CHILDREN WITH REPSECT and how to act in public. If they had the proper up bringing at home then maybe they would know how to use the bathrrom correctly. Parents today blame everyone else but themselves. Stop buying them everything they want, letting them stay out all hours of the night and stop blaming everyone when they try to teach your out of control children how to act. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Peyton Mom
on Sep 10, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Hey no one is saying that the child who did this should not be held responsible. Keep in mind though that these are children, and not adults. These children's actoins do not excuse the principal of our school for doing what he did. How are the parents supposed to fix the problem if he never let us know what was going on. It isn't even legal to make the kids clean up the mess. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: George
Location: Fort Carson
on Sep 10, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Show me a child who has not turned around to "see what they have done" and I'll show you a child with no curiosity. Gross -yes; smelly - yes; a good object lesson for what another child did - exactly. The principal took an innovative measure to teach the children that their actions are not always funny. The principal should stay the course. He sounds like the person I would want for my children. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D.N.
Location: CS
on Sep 10, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Children in CO schools are not allowed to tattle on other children...even bullies. That is why a large number of families home educate their children...public schools are dangerous for children. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: melissa
Location: colorado springs
on Sep 10, 2008 at 12:31 PM
My husband work as a Janitor in a factory and he had to clean up this kind of mess by grown adults taking dumps in the hall way. So it makes you wonder where the kids are learning how to do it. I think the kids need to clean the bath room and maybe the would learn to be more repectful and they wont do it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Parent in Falcon
Location: Falcon
on Sep 10, 2008 at 12:03 PM
No more questions. He admits it. The school District should FIRE HIM NOW!!!! Don't give a chance to resign. If he resigns, he can apply else where and claim he just quit. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sarah
Location: C/S
on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Thats very UNSANITARY! Gross!!!! The principal was wrong to make the children look at it and smell it! That is just NASTY! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: May
Location: Colorado Springs
on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I agree with Tara!! It seems as though some kids have nothing better to do than to think up actions like this. Maybe potty time time needs to be scheduled and monitored, oh but the schools are already strapped for cash. When they catch the gross little person who did this it should be manatory this person be the volunteer who stays after and helps the custodian everyday, for the rest of the year. Being responsible for your actions should be rule number one that is taught at all times and should be enforced everywhere. Give these kids responsibilities like cleaning up the cafateria, bathroom and hall ways. Every one deserves a clean place and a little work never hurt anyone. Also pride comes with being able to be part of something that you are proud of. Earn it dont expect it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Give me a freakin break! everyone is so quick to talk about lawsuits. These kids that are using the the floor to go to the bathroom is gross and disrespectful. I would have done the samething as the principal, so maybe someone that knows who did it would fess up. These days everyone wants to put the blame on the schools instead of the students and it starts from home. we used to have spanking permits when I was in school, maybe we need that back in our schools. Oh yeah, the whole lawsuit thing would come into play. Get a freakin job and start being a parent and hold your kids accountable instead of the principal. The poor guy is trying to make it a clean and safe inviorment for the kids. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Parent of 3
Location: Springs
on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:40 AM
This is absolutely incredible that parents these days do not take the time to teach their children how to be respectful in any and every situation. I applaud the Principal for his actions. I hope they find the child or children that are making it an unsafe environment of the other children, and not old press charges on the kids, but also on the parents! PARENTS ARE TO PARENT (aka TEACH), WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO SOCIETY??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Peyton Parent
Location: Peyton
on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:12 AM
This whole situation is terrible, I have 2 children that go to this school. I understand what Mr AuClaire did, peer pressure can very often help in finding the person who is doing this. My child has come home a few times this year and told me what was happening and what the school was trying to do to solve the problem. Yes, it was gross for the kids, but the chance of catching a disease is slim to none. I'm more concerned about my child walking into the bathroom and finding this "stuff" would put my child at greater risk of disease. Looking in a bag is gross but that was done in a controlled environment. I think everyone is forgetting about the person who is doing this in the first place, I'm concerned about the problems this child has to be doing this in the first place. I feel Mr AuClaire is a princpal who really cares about our kids and he knows how important it is to find the child doing this. Mr AuClaire my family and I do not want you to resign! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mary
Location: Falcon
on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:26 AM
What the principal did was wrong. However this is a problem in other schools . My mom is a custodian and said this happens a 2-3 times a month. A high school or middle school student will take human waste and it will be on walls and floors of a bathroom. Of course none of the students will admit they did it or their friends. The school doesn't know how to deal with it. Parents need to know this is going on and it could be one of your kids. It is disgusting and someone has to clean it up. It is wrong. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tara
Location: Peyton
on Sep 10, 2008 at 07:58 AM
I think this is a bit overboard. Haven't these people ever camped in the woods or even used a pit toilet? If kids are making a mess in the bathroom, I'd be behind the prinicipal for making them clean up the whole mess! We're raising a bunch of spoiled kids who can get away with anything. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: k
Location: colo
on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:55 AM
what's even more disgusting is that students would even defficate on the floor or seats. students using these facilities were being exposed to it anyway. the principal didn't do anything wrong, he's just trying to bring a behavorial problem to light and teach kids that this is inappropriate behavior, something the parents should be teaching their kids. if parents won't do it, someone needs to. kids are beyond out of control because no one's raising them anymore. parents don't do it and then through a fit if someone else tries to do it. maybe the school should hire (at the parents expense) a fulltime person to supervise the restrooms. this person should also make sure the kids wash their hands too. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mike
Location: colorado springs
on Sep 9, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Wow are you kidding me... I smell a major lawsuit... bad news for peyton. This principal needs to be fired and held accountable for this disgusting method of setting an example. [ Report Abuse ] |
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The children in Peyton need to be toilet trained. To the parent in D-11 I am aware of other incidents where D-11 officials did nothing to address bullying related issues in their schools. They have a tendacy to protect the bullies because they are afraid to address the real issues due to internal and enviromental problems within the bullies life. They seem to fear taking care of the problem because they may be accused of picking on an under privileged individual. It is a shame. You need to get a bead on how many problems this bully has caused with other students, teachers, etc. and find a little bit out about the family and other issues with the children in the home. Be careful with your child being around this bully and if he/she hurts anyone else make sure you let people know you brought it to D-11's attention and their negative, insensitive lack of concern or caring about this child that suffered injuries and abuse at the hands of an abuser. Boo to the Bullies!
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I feel bad for Mr. AuClaire for taking the "heat" for something that needed to be addressed up front! The article doesn't state whether or not the kids who saw the bag contents were involved in the incident, but if they were, why not expose them to the same treatment others would have experienced had they looked in the bag. The whole incident is disgusting and is another indication of the lack of control/discipline and unhealthy home lives of so many kids today. These kids were obviously "acting out" looking for attention, in this case, the wrong kind. How very sad! Mr. AuClaire represents a great choice in the selection process for the new elementary principal and I only hope this incident doesn't cause his resignation.
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There were only a few irrational parents. Like the one who called in the Media before having all the facts just to be on TV. As usual, a few people make the rest (the entire school)look ridiculous. The majority of the parents feel it could have been handled differently, Like letting them know this was going for almost a month. The parents would have stepped in to get to the bottom of it. The rational parents never though he should resign. This should have never made national news. The parents who made the biggest stink are the ones with the most personal issues. Go figure.
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I think the parents should be teaching their children at home to have respect for their school and themselves. No child with proper upbringing would do this. For the parents that want to sue-what would you do if your child relieved themselves on the floor, threw it on the walls, or smeared it on the mirror in your home? If I was the principal, every child that might have possibly done this would have to clean the restroom and then maybe they would have more respect for the property and what other people may have to do for a living. Children are so disrepectful and if the parents can't teach them at home, the next place is the school. He may of handled it wrong, but somebody should step up.
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If you were in D-11 you would just might hear this..He brought it upon himself...This is what I heard today after picking my child up from school seeing a bruise on the side of his face a bruised leg from being pinched and a broken tooth..So after not getting anywhere with the principle I set an appointment the a D-11 Director,well that got me the same answer He brought it upon himself..I guess children these days are supposed to give into the school bully and not try to reclaim property that belongs too them..Sad isn't it?
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Sounds like the children in Peyton don't know how to use a tolet they just poop everywhere. Wonder what the parents house looks like.
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Be thankful you are not in D-11, Christian Cutter might validate the bad behavior.
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I am just appalled!!! My children go to this school, and I think the poeple and the media is blowing this whole thing out of proportion! I don't think he should lose his job for this. These kids have been doing this since school started, he had to do something, maybe he went the wrong route, but to lose his job is utterly ridiculous. He notified the parents, he didn't hide it. The kids love him, he was an awesome teacher and will be an excellent principal. Like these parents have never made a mistake before. Everyone deserves a second chance. And what about the girls who did this??? Are they not responsible for their actions??? They are old enough to know better, why are they not being punished? Everyone has seem to forgotten about why this happened in the first place. Why is this solely his fault? Why dont' these parents punish their children? It just irritates me to no end.
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Dear Peyton Parents, You act as if this was a "one time incident" at the elementary school. If that is what you believe then you are truly out of touch with what is happening in your child's school district. This is happening at all three schools (elementary, middle and high school), and there was also a "poop" incident on a school bus going on an 8th grade field trip to Elitch Gardens!! WAKE UP!!! Maybe Mr. AuClaire should win "Principal of the Year" for being the first adult in the school district to actually try to put an end to this despicable behavior.
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I cannot believe these parents and how law suit happy they are. If they can't teach children right from wrong, someone needs to! What a wrong it would be to fire an educator who took precautions with gloves. The poop could have been left in the toilet (not flushed) prior and the smell would have remained when their little darling came in to use the bathroom. Get real people!!
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What do those children do everytime they use the restroom - surely they have looked into the toilet before. Yes I know this is different but they most certainly will be understaning of what others might have to clean up if they purposely make a mess!
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How about some DNA testing lets find out who did it. That person should pay the price
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mike, parent in falcon and sarah, you guys think this action is unsanitary? no comment on the stupid kid who acually left the b o s? of course it is yucky and if the kids think so the right message was sent. lawsuit? fire the principal? puleez!
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So, why aren't they looking for the person or persons doing this? The person(s) doing this need major help. Won't the parents be surprised their little darling is responsible for this. They are the ones that usually say "I just don't understand this happened." It's call lack a discipline on their part. The principal over reacted and he could have handled a bit better, too. But, maybe he got the persons attention and they won't do it again. Yeah, right.
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sounds like the episode of SOUTH PARK when stan pooped in the urinal. LOLOLOL.
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