NEmom, I'm pretty much on the side of learning from your peers but I also have a suggestion. Since this is a peer group, they should have guidelines. Perhaps you could turn this into a positive learning experience for those involved by encouraging them to establish guidelines now. All forms of government have certain rules.
It also gives you a place to focus.
(Like so many other moms here, it would be hard for me too!

Thanks. You know, he is probably over it, while I'm sitting here stewing. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I know it made him feel bad but its amazing how kids bounce back from things. I'm feeling a lot better today than I was yesterday and last night. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I wish you well and understand where you are coming from. I hope things work out for you both.

Just an additional note, as far as confidentiality goes, its a small school, everyone knows what goes on. From what I know, the officers basically signed a piece of paper, they didn't even know what they were signing. Its all politics. I would think they need to be taught to read what they signed. The other sponsor wasn't aware of what happened, she also 'just signed it' without reading the whole letter. She actually sided with me on this issue once I told her what had happened.

Thank you all for responding. I see your point, I haven't looked at it that way. I still don't think a student should be put in that kind of responsibility. Yes, my son made some wrong choices and we accept that and dealing with that issue, I'm not asking him to be accepted back. His 'term' was actually over in 2 days of the firing.

My son was a 5th grade rep for his classroom, they have reps 4th through 6th. I may not have a fight, but I would like the school to look into whether its right or wrong to allow these kids to have authority. I don't care what is decided, I may be in the minotity, thats okay too. I'm just not going to sit back and let things happen. If I don't stick up for my children, no one else will.

Strange philosophy? Maybe, and possibly too wishy-washy. Its all emotions right now. I have the letter written, I haven't sent it, will re-read and consider before sending. Maybe it was just therapy to get it off my chest onto paper, who knows? Again thanks for your thoughts.

I am sure that confidentiality was discussed in detail with the council and everything was explained well to them. If not I see cause for concern, but if it is an organized council then I think the students would have part of the responsibilty of making the decision.