Assaults On Teachers On Rise In Allegheny County Pittsburgh Schools Still Fairing Well With Plans To Do Even Better
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Rise in Teacher Assaults in Allegheny County: Pittsburgh Schools Responding Effectively
Summary:
A recent review highlights an increase in student assaults on teachers in Allegheny County, including in Pittsburgh schools. Despite a declining student population, there were 179 recorded assaults last year, marking a historical high according to the Allegheny County Juvenile Probation Department, with 621 cases from 2002 to 2006.Article Body:
A recent analysis reveals a worrying rise in student-initiated assaults on teachers in Allegheny County, which encompasses Pittsburgh schools. Despite a decrease in student numbers, last year saw 179 teacher assaults, the highest on record for the county, according to the Allegheny County Juvenile Probation Department. From 2002 to 2006, there have been 621 such incidents.Currently, Pittsburgh schools have three open workers' compensation claims related to student assaults. These include a 1997 incident where a teacher was hit in the neck by a thrown object, a 2005 staircase confrontation resulting in back and shoulder injuries, and a 2006 student fight leading to a teacher's neck injury.
The review indicates that most assaults involve actions like shoving, hard elbowing, punching, slapping, spitting, and biting, sometimes causing significant medical expenses and lost wages. Jim Rieland, director of Allegheny County juvenile probation, notes that most incidents occur in classrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, often involving objects like loaded book bags rather than weapons.
In Pittsburgh schools, many teachers are part of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers. Union members assaulted on the job are entitled to 20 extra sick days per year for recovery from student-related injuries. To qualify, teachers must:
- Be union members,
- Use their own sick leave for the first three days,
- File a police report,
- Provide a doctor's note for time off,
- Obtain confirmation from school administrators that an assault occurred.
John Tarka, union president, announced that the union and Pittsburgh schools have tentatively agreed to establish a new alternative school at the current Clayton School site. This privately run institution will accommodate 432 of the most persistently disruptive students from grades six through twelve, removing them from mainstream schools. This initiative aims to ensure a safer working environment for Pittsburgh school teachers.
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