NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) –Many of these parents are calling for ending out-of-school suspensions for younger students. But Superintendent Christopher Barnes says this could put teachers and other students in danger. Even though Tuesday night was just a budget meeting, it appears, the school district will be asking county commissioners for funding to cover additional safety measures.
“We’re now asking for the school board to end all suspensions for five, six, seven-year-olds — even for the serious offenses,” said Peter Rawitsch.
Co-founders of Love Our Children (LOC) Peter Rawitsch and others are trying to get the school board to end suspensions for young students…