How can your job put you on leave for something that you didn't even do while you are at work? Would a construction worker be put on leave if he/she did the same thing? Would a nurse be put on leave if she/he was accused of stealing some clothing at the mall? The actions that these people are doing have nothing to do with their jobs, yet there jobs are able to put them on leave? I don't get it!Spokane Valley Teacher Accused of Road Rage
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA -- The Central Valley High School District in the Spokane Valley placed high school science teacher Scott Winslow on leave while he faces charges in a road rage incident.
He's accused of following and threatening another driver he says cut him off in traffic June 9.
The Spokesman-Review reports Winslow is charged with harassment and malicious mischief with trial scheduled Nov. 16.
Winslow says the other driver attacked him on the road and has been stalking him since the incident.
I understand that by becoming a teacher you become a role model for your students and should conduct yourself in a manner becoming of someone who is a role model. You must watch what you say and how you act in school, but do the same rules apply to us outside of school? Should we be punished by our jobs for not acting like a role model when we are not there? I really don't remember signing a clause in my contract that says something having to do with the fact of acting like a role model at all times. What I do know is, when I did become a teacher I realized that my life was no longer my own. I would work my heart, mind, and body to the bone until all of my students learned. I would give until I couldn't give any more. I would conduct myself in an appropriate manner at all times and would expect all of my students to do the same.
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Don't shoot me, but I agree with the decision. When you're talking about public facing jobs, you put yourself out there as an example to others. Because of that, you should be held accountable for what you do in public. It's the same line of thought that goes with the whole "don't post on Facebook what you wouldn't want your boss to see" philosophy. We're so used to seeing it with Politics, but why not other public service areas?
Man, this is so crazy... punish the person for something that has nothing to do with their job. I agree with you Kili on the whole being wrong. Guess that I better not go out driving anywhere because I may get into an accident and someone says that maybe I was driving a little crazy... YIKES!!! WHat is this world coming to?
That's not too out of the ordinary though - at my old firm, everything was monitored to protect both our clients/the company/me as the employee. My checking account activity was monitored each month, my deposits individually approved, my email was all read and retained. Even starting my photog company had to be approved by our legal department before starting up. Circumventing those channels could have resulted in my dismissal.
Companies/schools/etc. have their reputations on the line, not to mention their/our integrity, so it makes sense as to wanting to hold employees to a higher standard.
It's sad that the world needs to come to that, isn't it?
On my teaching license there are all these restrictions...like gross unfitness which is what he did, violating federal, state or local law even if they are not found guilty. These acts can be done outside of the school building and environment.
I guess I think he was an idiot and unfortunately he was caught.
Such great comments on this...I guess I never realized how much some jobs can have an impact on your personal life.
I will be interested to see what happens to him.
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