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| Dyslexic Student Expelled Over Toy
Gnu |
WATERBURY, CT - A fourth grade Oakville student has been
expelled from a Waterbury school for bringing a toy gnu onto the property. The
action falls under the school district's 'zero tolerance' policy, according to
administrators. Officials believe the student, who is dyslexic, tried to
intentionally break the policy.
"We're convinced he intended to bring a toy gun." said Meredith Simmons,
Principal of Waterbury Elementary. "His reading disability may have confused him
about what is prohibited in the policy, but we can't take any chances. That's
why it's called zero tolerance."
The expulsion received full approval
from the superintendent's office. "We support Principal Simmons' decision." said
Milton Decker, Assistant Superintendent. "The toy gnu may seem harmless, but we
can't ignore the underlying intent. I seriously doubt any of our students even
know what a gnu is."
The student, who requested to remain amomynous, will
be eligible for admission next year following a psychological evaluation and
sensitivity training. The toy gnu was confiscated and destroyed by janitorial
personnel.
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