The Plot Sickens at McBride Elementary

After we published our blog yesterday, a non-resident of our state asked if we were unfair in our statements concerning McBride fourth grade teacher Blake E. Jarmon. Since that time, we've received communications from several Muscle Shoals parents on the issue.

How many children have accused Jarmon? We have been led to believe several, but some parents say that there was only one initial accuser, and prompted questioning from school authorities led others to follow suit. 

Why would school officials want to incriminate Jarmon? Some parents think the fact he's about to get his doctorate is a prime motivator to move him out of the way. If this is true, don't officials care that this type of publicity could ruin his career? Oh, sorry, that was a silly question.

The above graphic is from a faithful reader and can be clicked on to enlarge. Opinions expressed in the graphic are not necessarily ours, but are nevertheless extremely interesting.

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Several parents have asked if school authorities questioning students about an incident(s) without their being present is illegal. From what we can ascertain, it's not. Remember, only an attorney can give you definitive advice. We can say that if any of this should come down to a court of law, we don't believe prosecutors can make your children testify if they don't wish to.

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We understand some criticism of various teachers involves things as seemingly innocent as patting a child on the shoulder. We live in a sad world. While it's not something that would have been necessary to say fifty, or even twenty, years ago, it's better if no one outside family or very close friends touches a child at all. 

And just to be on the safe side, milk and cookies are out for Santa as well...