Principal resigns; handcuffed little girl and forced "medication" in class

[pisshead]

this must be some of the freedom that the evil freedom hating muslim terrorists who can't fly hate so much...state law says schools effectively own you while you're at school...such freedom...

Principal resigns; handcuffed little girl and forced "medication" in class

The Arizona Republic | December 12, 2005 (http://www.azcentral.com/families/education/articles/1212washington-ON.html)
By Lindsey Collom

An elementary school principal has resigned amidst allegations she and a school psychologist restrained a troubled 8-year-old and forced the child to take prescribed medication in front of her classmates.

Washington Elementary School District board members on Monday voted unanimously to accept Cherri Rifenburg's resignation. The board also met in executive session with legal council to discuss the fate of school psychologist Burke Bretzing, but no action was taken.

Rifenburg's lawyer, Kay Hunnicutt, said her client chose to resign to "provide stability" for faculty and staff at Lakeview Elementary School, which has been under scrutiny since the incident.
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Authorities said it began Nov. 15th when a woman called 911 to say she could not control her daughter. Phoenix police Officer William Buividas, 22, responded and handcuffed the girl with her mother's permission.

Buividas then escorted the woman as she drove her child to school. There, Rifenburg and Bretzing allegedly assisted the officer in restraining the girl as her third-grade classmates looked on. School administrators have acknowledged that the principal and psychologist forced the child to take prescribed medication.

An investigation to determine if Buividas used excessive force is ongoing. He remains on patrol.

Rifenburg and Bretzing were placed on paid administrative leave; neither had been back to work since.

Roni Snell, whose daughter is a former Lakeview student, said the incident "disgusts the heck out of me."

"It breaks my heart that a kid can get treated like that. There's got to be someone to speak for that 8-year-old girl," Snell said. "My concern as a parent - I've got a child in junior high. Is this going to happen while she's in school?"

District spokeswoman Karyn Morse said the child has not returned to class since the incident but officials hope to place her in another school "that is successful for her."

In a letter to the district's governing board president, Rifenburg said she would complete doctoral studies and plans to teach at the collegiate level. She will remain an employee until April 15, 2006, and serve in a capacity as determined by the superintendent.

Hunnicutt said her client is saddened by the situation and plans to issue a statement Tuesday.

"She's hurt," Hunnicutt said. "She really cares about kids."

[CocaCola]

Let's give ALL kids medication... "You are it" "Now you are the one who is it..."

[Psycho4Bud]

this must be some of the freedom that the evil freedom hating muslim terrorists who can't fly hate so much...state law says schools effectively own you while you're at school...such freedom...

What the fuck does all this even have to do with the article? Pisshead definately fits ya dude! :thumbsup:

[Stedric]

Well Pisshead I like you but I'm kind of curious at to how the horrific incidents of a small group of people reflect on the government, at least in this case. They weren't sponsored by the government to do this, it was an independent act of cruelty.

[CocaCola]

I think he was trying to point out that the school has authority to do whatever the fuck they want during school... or something.

[Psycho4Bud]

I think he was trying to point out that the school has authority to do whatever the fuck they want during school... or something.

Now I get it...the eight year old was in flight school with Moslum terrorists. Damn, I guess the handcuffing was part of the training then! :thumbsup:

[CocaCola]

You're an idiot. What he is implying is that we have freedom but it's not REALLY freedom. What the fuck is so hard to understand?

[Psycho4Bud]

You're an idiot. What he is implying is that we have freedom but it's not REALLY freedom. What the fuck is so hard to understand?

And your a bitch! He's just spreading the bullshit a little deeper than usual. Is that so fucking hard to see?

[CocaCola]

And your a gum guzzling cock fiend!1 I don't even see what Muslims have to do with what he was talking about, and I never agreed with what he was saying or anything!11@

[Psycho4Bud]

And your a gum guzzling cock fiend!1 I don't even see what Muslims have to do with what he was talking about, and I never agreed with what he was saying or anything!11@
"this must be some of the freedom that the evil freedom hating muslim terrorists who can't fly hate so much"

His statement...not mine. I don't understand what the hell this has to do with the article either. So what's your bitch? Your flip-floppin' like a fish out of water.

[CocaCola]

Haha, I wasn't serious dude.

But did you not read my post? I said, I don't know why he even mentioned Muslims... I'm not agreeing with him, for christ sakes.

[Psycho4Bud]

Haha, I wasn't serious dude.

But did you not read my post? I said, I don't know why he even mentioned Muslims... I'm not agreeing with him, for christ sakes.

By God there's hope for ya yet!!! Here's a hit for ya! :thumbsup:

[Stedric]

Psycho you're an asshole.

Don't get me wrong, I like ya. But you're a prick. All the same, take a toke for yourself. :rasta:

[Psycho4Bud]

Psycho you're an asshole.

Don't get me wrong, I like ya. But you're a prick. All the same, take a toke for yourself. :rasta:

Why thank you! It takes a lot of work to accomplish this ya know! And by God I'll do two hits for that!!! :thumbsup:

Here's from one asshole to another. :rasta: :thumbsup:

[pisshead]

I think he was trying to point out that the school has authority to do whatever the fuck they want during school... or something.
yeah, if you read the 2nd sentence of my post...which is often further than psychobabble gets to i would imagine...i said the state owns you when you're in school...

it's a joke when i say this is the kind of freedom the freedom hating muslims (who can't fly) hate...because we're losing our freedom and the constitution in this country, and it has nothing to do with freedom hating 'terrorists'...halfway around the world...

[Psycho4Bud]

it's a joke when i say this is the kind of freedom the freedom hating muslims (who can't fly) hate...because we're losing our freedom and the constitution in this country, and it has nothing to do with freedom hating 'terrorists'...halfway around the world...

Now I can see where your comin' from! :thumbsup:

[Fengzi]

What I want to know is why did the mother send the kid to school in the first place?Don't get me wrong, the principal was out of line. But the girl was so out of control that the mother needed the police to come and handcuff her. Plus she needed medication, presumably for behavior problems. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that dragging an out of control, handcuffed, kid to school and dumping her there isn't going to win any parent of the year awards.

According to the mom "It breaks my heart that a kid can get treated like that. There's got to be someone to speak for that 8-year-old girl," Shit bitch, you were the one who told the police to handcuff the kid. Pretty typical of American society these days. Parents raise spoiled, out of control, little brats and then bitch at others when the shit hits the fan. Yes, the school authorities responsed inappropriately to the situation. But who caused it in the first place??

[Psycho4Bud]

What I want to know is why did the mother send the kid to school in the first place?

You got that one right! Blame the school, blame the cops, who the hell is going to step up to the mother? It's better these days for these fat ass bon bon eaters to plank their kids in front of the tv, or the computor, or ship their asses off in cuffs to school instead of dealing with the situation and act like a PARENT!

Hell, even Pissy wants to send them to flight school for Moslum terrorists! :smokin:

[KG1]

I agree with Fingzi. I can't imagine calling the cops on my daughters, or handing them over to the school system or other government institution. People think I am some kind of religious nut when I say I homeschool, but it is worth it not to have to put up with the system. It has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with politics, safety, and keeping my life private. Mostly it is a matter of trust, and I don't trust just anybody to be responsible for my kids... well until they are old enough to be responsible for themsleves.

My kids are better adjusted, and it isn't because they were born without behavioral problems. I've had my troubles with them, they are strong willed, hard headed, and downright crazy at times. I know what it is to deal with unreasonable, ticked off, or hysterical kids, but as soon as they got old enough to listen to reason, and be taught, they quit doing that stuff.

My kids are very well behaved now, but they are also free thinkers, and if necessary... well I'd pity the cop who tried to cuff either one of my daughters against their will. Some guy tried to grab my sixteen year old after work, in the parking lot, but she just punched the guy. He fell to the ground, and she kept walking as if nothing had happened. She didn't even look back. She knew he wasn't getting up. Kids have to know how to protect themselves, and that it is OK to do that in the right circumstances. Public schools teach the opposite. They are raising sheep for the slaughter.

If that woman had raised her daughter, instead of sherking her responsibilities off on Day Care, School, and relying on medication to replace parental guidance and supervision, she wouldn't have these kinds of problems... I gather that the mom turned her child over to authorities? I can't imagine doing that. My adivice to her would be if you aren't going to raise your kids, and take responsibility for them entirely, then don't have them, or give them up for adoption. If she's already having this much trouble and the child is 8 for god sake, try to find a decent loving home for this neglected child, cause she obviously doesn't know the meaning of the word Mother.

[pisshead]

you're teaching your kids responsibility, self defense and how to think on their own...the feds don't like that...i'd say you're a terrorist...

kids who are homeschooled win the big spelling bees and geography bees, are incredibly intelligent, and become incredibly successful...you're doing a good thing.

[andruejaysin]

Now I get it...the eight year old was in flight school with Moslum terrorists. Damn, I guess the handcuffing was part of the training then! :thumbsup:
There's a left-wing radical in there somewhere, just waiting to get out.

[Edgar]

What I want to know is why did the mother send the kid to school in the first place?Don't get me wrong, the principal was out of line. But the girl was so out of control that the mother needed the police to come and handcuff her. Plus she needed medication, presumably for behavior problems. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that dragging an out of control, handcuffed, kid to school and dumping her there isn't going to win any parent of the year awards.

According to the mom "It breaks my heart that a kid can get treated like that. There's got to be someone to speak for that 8-year-old girl," Shit bitch, you were the one who told the police to handcuff the kid. Pretty typical of American society these days. Parents raise spoiled, out of control, little brats and then bitch at others when the shit hits the fan. Yes, the school authorities responsed inappropriately to the situation. But who caused it in the first place??

While I do agree with you for the most part; I'd just like to point out that the mother was not identified in that article. Roni Snell is not the mom, she's just a mom.

[Fengzi]

While I do agree with you for the most part; I'd just like to point out that the mother was not identified in that article. Roni Snell is not the mom, she's just a mom.
Good call Edgar. I didn't catch that and I guess I owe Roni an apology for my response to her comments. I was just pissed at the mom for wht she did and when I saw the words mother I just assumed she was the one. I'm bad. :(