The principal also found Tara guilty of disruptive behavior and disorderly conduct. These appeals ensued. Before reaching the merits, it is necessary to address several procedural issues. The record reveals that petitioners' replies contain new material which was not previously set forth in the petitions. Respondent contends that the appeals must be dismissed because petitioners failed to join necessary parties.
Petitioners seek an order imposing discipline against the girls' basketball coach.
Petitioners also seek an order directing written apologies by respondent's two principals, an assistant principal and the superintendent. Since petitioners request remedies that affect those individuals, they are necessary parties to these appeals. Because petitioners failed to join them, the appeals must be dismissed. The appeals must also be dismissed on the merits. Petitioners contend that the in-school suspensions imposed on their daughters were not justified and that Tracy was subjected to excessive physical force by the girls basketball coach.