High school alternative programs could use a police officer in attendance to handle the really defiant students. Don't allow parents to undermine the process of teaching and learning. Discipline policies should apply equally to all students. Teachers' favorites should not be overlooked. Need better means of dealing with discipline problems in classrooms.
Students are free to smoke, drink, and do drugs with no repercussions.
They endanger all students, teachers, support personnel and community members, but district ties administrators' hand and they remain on campus. Special Education students can assault teachers without fear because they are protected. Don't need uniform for students. Schools have security guards and students are also very respectful. Not all schools are safe.