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RSS FeedsSchool administrators on leave as TDSB investigates allegations of racist bullying
(The Star Toronto Raptors)

 
 

15 may 2019 04:08:49

 
School administrators on leave as TDSB investigates allegations of racist bullying
(The Star Toronto Raptors)
 


Top administrators at a Toronto middle school are on leave, and an investigation is underway into how staff handled accusations of prolonged racist bullying that culminated with a white boy allegedly punching a black girl in the face.The Toronto District School Board placed the principal and vice-principal of Glenview Senior Public School on home assignment, beginning Monday. They will remain so throughout a board investigation looking into “gaps” in how procedures were followed.“We do not tolerate racism,” the board’s director of education John Malloy told the Star on Tuesday. “We want to be sure that our staff understands that when racist actions or words are spoken or seen, and we want action to be taken.”He says there were gaps in how this matter was handled — but what specifically unfolded is being investigated. The board has hired an outside investigator, with an expertise in human rights. Also, support staff have been placed at the Grades 7 and 8 school, located near Yonge St. and Lawrence Ave. W., to work with students and staff in addressing concerns and creating strategies.“Regardless of what the investigation tells us, we understand why the family of the student is angry,” said Malloy. “As a system, we take responsibility to deal with issues such as this — racism (and) discrimination of all kinds — and we will continue to do our very best to not only end experiences such as this, but to support our staff to be effective when dealing with issues of racism and discrimination.” In an interview with the Star, the 12-year-old girl’s mother said the board’s response has been “baffling” and “troubling.” She said she feels like the alleged perpetrator wasn’t dealt with appropriately and that sends the wrong message about dealing with anti-Black racism. She added that her daughter experienced “months and months of violent harassin ...


 
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