None of this is Knight's fault. He asked for information he felt was public, the school felt it wasn't, he refused to give up, took SAU 16 to court, and won. Perhaps the judge would not have been so severe had the school not destroyed the files and then led Knight to believe they still existed. Maybe this case never would have gone to court if Knight had known the files were gone when he filed suit last June. Knight should be commended for his efforts.
Most people like to complain about school issues, but are never willing to fight.
Knight did, and he won. Destroying the files has not only damaged the school's reputation, it has sent the wrong message to the very students the schools are trying to teach. Students need to know that misrepresenting oneself in court is NOT acceptable behavior. Just be honest. Seacoast Newspapers Click here for more news Click here to send this article to a friend Seacoast Online is owned and operated by Seacoast Newspapers.