Whiter than our Whites
According to the board, the principal paid to buy a regular-size coffee at a self-service coffee machine on Dec. 21.
However, a store clerk noticed that he filled his cup by pressing the button for a large coffee. When confronted, the 59-year-old principal of the city-supported school admitted to cheating on his coffee purchase. He also admitted that he had done this twice before at the same store.
At an interview by board officials, the school head reportedly said he did it “on the impulse of the moment” and he was “truly sorry” for his misconduct. The principal also admitted to doing the same thing four times at another store.
Dismissal is the most severe measure, followed by suspension from work, receiving a pay cut and being reprimanded, in that order.
The guidelines for disciplinary actions dictates that a public servant who has committed theft should be either suspended from work or dismissed. The board announced the principal’s dismissal on Jan. 30, revoking his teaching license and forfeiting his retirement pay, for overfilling the three cups of coffee at the store where he was caught.
According to the board, the principal paid to buy a regular-size coffee at a self-service coffee machine on Dec. 21.
However, a store clerk noticed that he filled his cup by pressing the button for a large coffee. When confronted, the 59-year-old principal of the city-supported school admitted to cheating on his coffee purchase. He also admitted that he had done this twice before at the same store.
At an interview by board officials, the school head reportedly said he did it “on the impulse of the moment” and he was “truly sorry” for his misconduct. The principal also admitted to doing the same thing four times at another store.
Dismissal is the most severe measure, followed by suspension from work, receiving a pay cut and being reprimanded, in that order.
The guidelines for disciplinary actions dictates that a public servant who has committed theft should be either suspended from work or dismissed. The board announced the principal’s dismissal on Jan. 30, revoking his teaching license and forfeiting his retirement pay, for overfilling the three cups of coffee at the store where he was caught.
