Is Watt Justified In Dismissing Anna's Dismissal Summary

Is Watt justified in his recommending Ann's dismissal? Why or why not?

Watt must allow Ann a procedural due process before dismissing her for her actions, "meaning that the state may not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law" (Essex, 2012, p. 203). Watt must also assure that both procedural and substantive requirements are met before dismissing Ann. Even though teachers are protected by the First Amendment they must avoid speech that creates a negative impact on proper discipline and decorum. "Free speech by teachers, however, is limited to the requirement that such speech does not create a material disruption to the educational interest of the school district" (Essex, 2012, p. 204). Watt is justified

Why or why not?

The principal is not overreacting to Ann's statement because when it happened, nothing was done about it, consequently, after it leaked and caused a negative reaction among colleagues then Watt recommended a dismissal. Watt must also assure that both procedural and substantive requirements are met before dismissing Ann. "School officials may not penalize or otherwise discriminate against teachers for the proper execution of their First Amendment right" (Essex, 2012, p. 218). But even though Ann's statement is protected by the First Amendment she must avoid language that creates a negative impact on proper decorum.

Does Ann's statement establish a basis for dismissal? Why or why not?

Ann's statement establishes a basis for dismissal because it created a negative impact on proper decorum, especially after it was leaked to the other colleagues causing a negative reaction among the staff. Teachers do not lose their constitutional rights when entering their profession, nevertheless, they should avoid personal attacks and slanderous statements when exercising their freedom of

Even though teachers are protected by the First Amendment they must avoid speech that creates a negative impact on decorum. "Free speech by teachers, however, is limited to the requirement that such speech does not create a material disruption to the educational interest of the school district" (Essex, 2012, p. 204). Material disruption "may involve an interference with the rights of others or may involve speech that creates a negative impact on proper school discipline and decorum"(Essex, 2012, p.