This alleged misconduct reaches back at least ten years according to our informants. During this time, and up until the present, this teacher's superiors have been well aware of his behavior. Complaints from parents have been frequent. His colleagues know about his problems. The school board knows.
Law enforcement knows.
Public health authorities know. State education authorities know. The school's insurance carrier knows. We will not attempt to speculate what goes on in the minds of those who are responsible for the safety of the schoolchildren and for upholding their fundamental right not to be assaulted. But we must address the state of moral paralysis that apparently afflicts those in charge.