Concerned-1 wrote on Oct 11, 2007 8:26 AM:The big question here is how did these people get hired? Are we that hard up for teachers?-

Think before U speak wrote on Oct 11, 2007 9:07 AM:School districts have no way of telling what type of personality a teacher who is new and has a perfect record will become. What are you new?'

Think before you Speak wrote on Oct 11, 2007 11:21 AM:First it is not our place to judge we do not know the whole story and second remember who is investigating this; Riverside County Sheriff Department and they have many problems of their own internally... It is sad to think everyone tends to believe what is written in black and white. Try thinking.

Elizabeth wrote on Oct 11, 2007 12:51 PM:do you realize what this world has come to be today??? ...

JSten wrote on Oct 11, 2007 2:26 PM:It wasn't long ago that society turned a blind eye on teen-teacher romances. A formwer schoolmate of mine wound up married to the school guidance counselor (just after graduation of course). Now, is this issue more about the same sex issue, or about sexual abuse of a minor? (you know, using your power and control over a more vunerable person-victimization). People applauded the Vagina Monologues as a series groundbreaking testimonials on female sexuality yet one of those stories is also about the same sort of thing that this story is about. I'm confused-At what point do we allow as a society young people to decide when to be sexually active? 14? 16? 18? 21? Nature made us ready at 13 or 14. If you look at other cultures (you know-the ones who are mor in tune with "nature" and the "natural order of things" one might notie them marrying off their daughters at 13 or 14. Its not until the western mores come into play that the older ages are an issue. I have a daughter, and I would hope that she will wait until she is older (say 25) before she starts datin. But I fear that I will not be respected in my wishes (her junior high school just sponsred a dance, and you know where THAT leads) So what is it? Is it enough for a young person to believe that she (or he) is ready to take thier life to the next level? Or do we lock them up. And what about adults? At what point is is NOT OK for someone over say 19, to be involved with someone less than say 19? If this is truly a vicimizatioon of a child by an adult, then BURN HER!

Concerned-1 wrote on Oct 11, 2007 3:34 PM:Let's see "Think." So teachers don't go through an interview evaluation process? I don't know what kind of work you do, but the places I've worked (only two in the last 14years) had ability tests and evaluations. And there are track records and resume's and back ground checks. You'd think the district might have a few of these in place.

Concerned-1 wrote on Oct 11, 2007 3:36 PM:The post at 9:07. I get it now, you work for the district. Typical argument.

I'm concerned too, but.... wrote on Oct 11, 2007 4:19 PM:Every District employee in every District is required to be fingerprinted, drug tested and T.B tested. If there is no previous record, how would personnell know? Yes, it is horrible, but to put blame on the District for hiring these individuals is ridiculous. Now what is ridiculous, is that they were on "paid" administrative leave. Luckily, these were probationary teachers. Think about how difficult it is to fire a tenured teacher!