Cindy Tisdadt Vs. Student About Snow Day

By R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen, published Jan 23, 2008
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Cindy Tisdadt Vs. Student About Snow Day: Who's right in this issue?

I don't think that either party is "right". The students have no right calling the Tisdadt's house, especially for something as petty as a day off of school. Candy Tisdadt's also had no right returning the calls. She is only adding gas to fire and giving these students the attention that they want.

Did the student go to far?

Yes, I think that the student did cross several boundaries. If you don't get a snow day and feel the weather is to dangerous to venture out simply have a parent call the school and keep you home that day.

Does Tisdadt's husband, who is a public official, have a right to privacy?

Yes, especially in his own home. If there are concerns about how he is doing his job or anything else for that matter they should be directed to his office so that they can be handled accordingly.

What is harassment?

Harassment occurs when a person persistently and purposely annoys and bothers another person.

I think both student and wife were in the wrong in how they handled their individual situations. The student had no right calling Tisdadt's personal residence to voice his concerns.

He could have simply stayed home from school. I don't think that the weather was the real issue in this case. I think that the student expected something, didn't get his way, and then tried to justify his disappointment by placing the blame on another person. Tisdadt's wife on the hand could have simply called the proper authorities in to handle the issue of the harassing phone calls. She took matters into her own hands and let her emotions get the best of her. Freedom of speech was severely abused here.

Cindy Tisdadt Vs. Student About Snow Day
Date: January 18, 2008
Location:
Fairfax, VA  USA
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The thing is, the student did not make repeated calls. Just one, and apparently it was very polite. I would agree that it would be inappropriate to call ones residence instead of one's work phone. However, the student DID call the administrator's work first, and sent emails. When those were not responded to, it only follows that the student would take the next option of communication.

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 4:01:51 PM

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