So we had a staff meeting on Friday about the result from that oh so memorable fire inspector that came earlier that week. In case you forgot you can review some of my old posts.
We had to take down certain bullentin boards and paper on the walls. One of the teachers has a chinchilla for a pet and may be required to get rid of the pet. It is in a cage and the teacher and the students take pretty good care of it. The inspector said that she would report us to the health department if it stayed.
Last time I checked, wasn't the fire code supposed to be the issue at hand and not classroom pets?
Well the unhappy conclusion to this staff meeting was taking down a lot of the classroom decorations and teaching posters to follow the 10% coverings code and that no one is allowed to have a pet anymore. I suppose they are scared the little critters will may some child sick. So parents....sorry your child can't have a dog it might make them ill. Oh brother, I guess we are not allowed to fend for ourselves anymore.
So that brings me to my point. There will not be a fish in my classroom. Not by any choice of mine or my students (even though learning responsiblity is good thing right?). Our principal was very annoyed with this inspector.
so was most of the school. I think the only ones who weren't were the rats.
P.S.
I am totally revised and improving my story today so be looking for a new posting on the story blog with all the new improvements. If you are interested let me know and I will invite you to read that blog.
3 comments:
You don't sound bitter at all.
wow! crazy inspector!
I'm joining your rant about the inspector. He came to our school too and now all of our PTO stuff has to be moved. Aparently we can't have things in the top of our closet. What't the top shelf for then? I agree the inspector is way over zelouse!
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