Mr. Stephan learns that several teachers are concerned about being sued for student injuries and are considering refusing to continue to do recess duty. Which of the following should be Mr. Stephan's FIRST action?
Mr. Stephan is the new principal of Edgewood elementary school. During the first week of school 4th grader Lindsay Smith was injured at recess. Lindsay's injuries included a sprained wrist and a large gash on her face requiring several stitches. Lindsay will need plastic surgery to hide the scar left by the cut. Two teachers were assigned recess duty at the time of the injury. The accident report indicates that Lindsay was playing a tag football game with several 6th grade boys. Neither supervising teacher saw the accident, but the boys testified that Lindsay collided with one of the boys and was knocked to the ground. Lindsay's insurance company is considering suing the district, the two teachers individually and Mr. Stephan to recover the cost of the emergency room visit, the plastic surgery, Lindsay's pain and suffering, and her parents lost wages. Mr. Stephan has been asked to investigate the incident.
A. Call a teachers meeting and inform them that refusing to participate in recess duty was grounds for dismissal under state law
B. Send an email to teachers telling them they were required by board policy to participate in recess duty
C. Call a teachers meeting and discuss the details of Lindsay's injuries, the events that led up to the injury, and the things the supervisors did wrong
D. Meet with teachers and explain the elements of the tort of negligence and explain why recess supervision guidelines are in place
D
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