Mr. Kenneth Freeston is a hypocrite and should be ashamed of himself. (He is also an idiot, but I think that is obvious to anyone who hears of this story.) He is the superintendent for the North Salem schools in Westchester County, New York. He claims he wants to take a "strong stance against drugs". Really? Then why are you punishing a family for trying to help you do your job to protect kids and keep your schools free from drugs?
Mrs. Rodriguez finds part of a joint in her high school age son's shirt pocket. In dealing with their son, his problem and the aftermath of this discovery, Mr. Rodriguez calls the school and says "Hey, there are drugs being sold in your school. They are available in the gym and in the library.
We are dealing with this as a family, you must deal with this problem in your school."
So, of course, the school(which knew nothing of the matter before being notified by Mr. Rodriguez) suspends the son. For 9 weeks !!!
Brilliant.
Way to send a message not to get involved. Tell parents and students that if you try to make a stand against drugs (as this kid did when confronted by his parents, as this father did trying to watch out for, not only his son, but, all the sons and daughters of that community) you get punished.
Mr. Rodriguez - you were 100% right. Thank you for trying to watch out for all the high school kids out there who face peer pressure and the allure of drugs EVERY day and in places that should be safe. Good luck to your family and your son as you try to get him strong and healthy.
And good luck to the New Salem school district. I hope you are successful in ditching this Freeston moron and finding a superintendent who will protect your kids.
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