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Dr. Thong · 05-10-2010, 02:11 PM

Just when you thought people couldn't get any more idiotic...

http://www.khou.com/news/Candy-Gets-...-93033319.html

Jolly Rancher lands Brazos ISD third-grader in detention for a week

by Gabe Gutierrez / 11 News

khou.com

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 10:04 PM

Updated Saturday, May 8 at 12:43 PM

ORCHARD, Texas – A third-grader at Brazos Elementary was given a week’s detention for possessing a Jolly Rancher.

School officials in Brazos County are defending the seemingly harsh sentence. The school’s principal and superintendent said they were simply complying with a state law that limits junk food in schools.

But the girl’s parents say it’s a huge overreaction.

“I think it’s stupid to give a kid a week’s worth of detention for a piece of candy,” said Amber Brazda, the girl’s mother. "The whole thing was just ridiculous to me."

Leighann Adair, 10, was eating lunch Monday when a teacher confiscated the candy. Her parents said she was in tears when she arrived home later that afternoon and handed them the detention notice.

According to the disciplinary referral, she would be separated from other students during lunch and recess through Friday.

Jack Ellis, the superintendent for Brazos Independent School District, declined an on-camera interview. But he said the school was abiding by a state guideline that banned “minimal nutrition” foods.

“Whether or not I agree with the guidelines, we have to follow the rules,” he said.

The state, however, gives each school discretion over how to enforce the policy. Ellis said school officials had decided a stricter punishment was necessary after lesser penalties failed to serve as a deterrent.

Ellis said failing to adhere to the state’s guidelines could put federal funding in jeopardy.

According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s website, “The Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP) explicitly states that it does not restrict what foods or beverages parents may provide for their own children's consumption.”

Brazos Elementary Principal Jeanne Young, said the problem, in this instance, was that the candy was provided by another student – not the girl’s parents.

The girl’s mother said the incident has taught her daughter a lesson, but not the one her teachers intended.

“I told her, ‘Leighann, unfortunately you’re learning very young that life’s not fair,'” Brazda said.

Dr. Thong · 05-10-2010, 02:42 PM

Just when you thought people couldn't get any more idiotic...

http://www.khou.com/news/Candy-Gets-...-93033319.html

Jolly Rancher lands Brazos ISD third-grader in detention for a week

by Gabe Gutierrez / 11 News

khou.com

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 10:04 PM

Updated Saturday, May 8 at 12:43 PM

ORCHARD, Texas – A third-grader at Brazos Elementary was given a week’s detention for possessing a Jolly Rancher.

School officials in Brazos County are defending the seemingly harsh sentence. The school’s principal and superintendent said they were simply complying with a state law that limits junk food in schools.

But the girl’s parents say it’s a huge overreaction.

“I think it’s stupid to give a kid a week’s worth of detention for a piece of candy,” said Amber Brazda, the girl’s mother. "The whole thing was just ridiculous to me."

Leighann Adair, 10, was eating lunch Monday when a teacher confiscated the candy. Her parents said she was in tears when she arrived home later that afternoon and handed them the detention notice.

According to the disciplinary referral, she would be separated from other students during lunch and recess through Friday.

Jack Ellis, the superintendent for Brazos Independent School District, declined an on-camera interview. But he said the school was abiding by a state guideline that banned “minimal nutrition” foods.

“Whether or not I agree with the guidelines, we have to follow the rules,” he said.

The state, however, gives each school discretion over how to enforce the policy. Ellis said school officials had decided a stricter punishment was necessary after lesser penalties failed to serve as a deterrent.

Ellis said failing to adhere to the state’s guidelines could put federal funding in jeopardy.

According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s website, “The Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP) explicitly states that it does not restrict what foods or beverages parents may provide for their own children's consumption.”

Brazos Elementary Principal Jeanne Young, said the problem, in this instance, was that the candy was provided by another student – not the girl’s parents.

The girl’s mother said the incident has taught her daughter a lesson, but not the one her teachers intended.

“I told her, ‘Leighann, unfortunately you’re learning very young that life’s not fair,'” Brazda said.

Dr. Thong · 05-10-2010, 02:43 PM

But there is a happy ending...of sorts.

http://www.khou.com/home/State-respo...-93171189.html

State says school went too far in giving child detention over Jolly Rancher

by Tiffany Craig / 11 News

khou.com

Posted on May 7, 2010 at 10:32 PM

Updated Saturday, May 8 at 11:09 AM

HOUSTON -- A week of detention for a 10-year-old caught with a Jolly Rancher at school ended on a sweet note Friday after the state said the school went too far.

Leighann Adair has a sweet tooth but what happened a school this week, left a bad taste in her mouth. The Brazos Elementary third grader was about to eat a piece of candy, but it was taken away.

Jack Ellis, the superintendent for the Brazos Independent School District, said the school was abiding by a state guideline that banned “minimal nutrition” foods.

So that single Jolly Rancher led to detention, which separated her from other classmates at lunch and at recess.

Her parents called the punishment ridiculous.

“I don’t think they treated her fairly. I think the punishment was definitely exaggerated and they should have to apologize to her,” says Amber Brazda, Leighann’s mother.

School officials say they were following state law and were concerned about losing funding.

In a letter to the school system Friday, the Texas Department of Agriculture wrote, “This particular incidence of candy possession as it has been reported by KHOU-TV would not be considered a violation of the state or federal nutrition program and therefore would not have jeopardized your district’s food service funding.”

Leighann’s dad, Michael Brazda, is happy that someone sees his point of view.

“I was glad. I was actually happy that something was coming about it. I was starting to wonder if I would get anything accomplished,” he said.

The detention is now over for the 10-year old and her mom says a valuable lesson was learned.

“If you feel that you’re in the right and they’re wrong and in your heart you know you’re right, then you have to fight for what you believe in,” Amber Brazda said.

The Agriculture Department also says that the nutrition policy is intended to improve the health of Texas youth, not prohibit sharing a little candy.

catlover79 · 05-10-2010, 03:41 PM

NOW I've heard it all.

OH Nuts! · 05-10-2010, 03:42 PM

Whatta bunch of Sch Bd bird brains. Geez Louise 10 days of hard labor for a 25 cal piece of candy. Just when you think idiotic can't be topped. As dear departed Ann Landers would have said "they have geraniums in their craniums." Glad there was a happy ending. Hope the dummies get demoted!

Dr. Thong · 05-10-2010, 04:32 PM

I would have gotten expelled for some of the stuff I ate during lunch!

Marvo301 · 05-10-2010, 05:25 PM

Refusing to let a child eat candy? These school officials are anti-dentites!!!

catlover79 · 05-10-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Refusing to let a child eat candy? These school officials are anti-dentites!!!

RABID anti-dentites!!

Tweety · 05-10-2010, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

RABID anti-dentites!!

speaking of anti- dentites...

dakert · 05-10-2010, 10:55 PM

Jolly Ranchers, Bottle Caps, Black Cows, Suckers, Bubble Gum, Hot Tamales, Whoppers, M&Ms etc...
This is all the stuff you should be eating as a kid

and washing it all down with a Mr. Pibb.

Anyone else eat sugar bread? you take a piece of buttered Wonder bread and put sugar on it.
When I was a kid I could count all the fat kids I knew on one hand.

catlover79 · 05-10-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweety

speaking of anti- dentites...

Marvo301 · 05-10-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweety

speaking of anti- dentites...

Love that scene!!

Mr. Television · 05-10-2010, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

I would have gotten expelled for some of the stuff I ate during lunch!

When I was in high school, they had vending machines in the lobby. I used to live by them.

catlover79 · 05-11-2010, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

When I was in high school, they had vending machines in the lobby. I used to live by them.

I spotted one at my old high school just last week (I still go there to vote).

catlover79 · 05-11-2010, 12:44 AM

This is one of the STUPIDEST stories I've ever heard!!!

05-10-2010, 02:11 PM	#1
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	3rd Grader gets detention...for eating a Jolly Rancher! Just when you thought people couldn't get any more idiotic... http://www.khou.com/news/Candy-Gets-...-93033319.html Jolly Rancher lands Brazos ISD third-grader in detention for a week by Gabe Gutierrez / 11 News khou.com Posted on May 6, 2010 at 10:04 PM Updated Saturday, May 8 at 12:43 PM ORCHARD, Texas – A third-grader at Brazos Elementary was given a week’s detention for possessing a Jolly Rancher. School officials in Brazos County are defending the seemingly harsh sentence. The school’s principal and superintendent said they were simply complying with a state law that limits junk food in schools. But the girl’s parents say it’s a huge overreaction. “I think it’s stupid to give a kid a week’s worth of detention for a piece of candy,” said Amber Brazda, the girl’s mother. "The whole thing was just ridiculous to me." Leighann Adair, 10, was eating lunch Monday when a teacher confiscated the candy. Her parents said she was in tears when she arrived home later that afternoon and handed them the detention notice. According to the disciplinary referral, she would be separated from other students during lunch and recess through Friday. Jack Ellis, the superintendent for Brazos Independent School District, declined an on-camera interview. But he said the school was abiding by a state guideline that banned “minimal nutrition” foods. “Whether or not I agree with the guidelines, we have to follow the rules,” he said. The state, however, gives each school discretion over how to enforce the policy. Ellis said school officials had decided a stricter punishment was necessary after lesser penalties failed to serve as a deterrent. Ellis said failing to adhere to the state’s guidelines could put federal funding in jeopardy. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s website, “The Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP) explicitly states that it does not restrict what foods or beverages parents may provide for their own children's consumption.” Brazos Elementary Principal Jeanne Young, said the problem, in this instance, was that the candy was provided by another student – not the girl’s parents. The girl’s mother said the incident has taught her daughter a lesson, but not the one her teachers intended. “I told her, ‘Leighann, unfortunately you’re learning very young that life’s not fair,'” Brazda said.
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05-10-2010, 02:42 PM	#2
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	3rd Grader gets detention...for eating a Jolly Rancher! Just when you thought people couldn't get any more idiotic... http://www.khou.com/news/Candy-Gets-...-93033319.html Jolly Rancher lands Brazos ISD third-grader in detention for a week by Gabe Gutierrez / 11 News khou.com Posted on May 6, 2010 at 10:04 PM Updated Saturday, May 8 at 12:43 PM ORCHARD, Texas – A third-grader at Brazos Elementary was given a week’s detention for possessing a Jolly Rancher. School officials in Brazos County are defending the seemingly harsh sentence. The school’s principal and superintendent said they were simply complying with a state law that limits junk food in schools. But the girl’s parents say it’s a huge overreaction. “I think it’s stupid to give a kid a week’s worth of detention for a piece of candy,” said Amber Brazda, the girl’s mother. "The whole thing was just ridiculous to me." Leighann Adair, 10, was eating lunch Monday when a teacher confiscated the candy. Her parents said she was in tears when she arrived home later that afternoon and handed them the detention notice. According to the disciplinary referral, she would be separated from other students during lunch and recess through Friday. Jack Ellis, the superintendent for Brazos Independent School District, declined an on-camera interview. But he said the school was abiding by a state guideline that banned “minimal nutrition” foods. “Whether or not I agree with the guidelines, we have to follow the rules,” he said. The state, however, gives each school discretion over how to enforce the policy. Ellis said school officials had decided a stricter punishment was necessary after lesser penalties failed to serve as a deterrent. Ellis said failing to adhere to the state’s guidelines could put federal funding in jeopardy. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s website, “The Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP) explicitly states that it does not restrict what foods or beverages parents may provide for their own children's consumption.” Brazos Elementary Principal Jeanne Young, said the problem, in this instance, was that the candy was provided by another student – not the girl’s parents. The girl’s mother said the incident has taught her daughter a lesson, but not the one her teachers intended. “I told her, ‘Leighann, unfortunately you’re learning very young that life’s not fair,'” Brazda said.

05-10-2010, 03:41 PM	#4
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05-10-2010, 05:25 PM	#7
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,461	Refusing to let a child eat candy? These school officials are anti-dentites!!!
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05-10-2010, 02:43 PM	#3
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	But there is a happy ending...of sorts. http://www.khou.com/home/State-respo...-93171189.html State says school went too far in giving child detention over Jolly Rancher by Tiffany Craig / 11 News khou.com Posted on May 7, 2010 at 10:32 PM Updated Saturday, May 8 at 11:09 AM HOUSTON -- A week of detention for a 10-year-old caught with a Jolly Rancher at school ended on a sweet note Friday after the state said the school went too far. Leighann Adair has a sweet tooth but what happened a school this week, left a bad taste in her mouth. The Brazos Elementary third grader was about to eat a piece of candy, but it was taken away. Jack Ellis, the superintendent for the Brazos Independent School District, said the school was abiding by a state guideline that banned “minimal nutrition” foods. So that single Jolly Rancher led to detention, which separated her from other classmates at lunch and at recess. Her parents called the punishment ridiculous. “I don’t think they treated her fairly. I think the punishment was definitely exaggerated and they should have to apologize to her,” says Amber Brazda, Leighann’s mother. School officials say they were following state law and were concerned about losing funding. In a letter to the school system Friday, the Texas Department of Agriculture wrote, “This particular incidence of candy possession as it has been reported by KHOU-TV would not be considered a violation of the state or federal nutrition program and therefore would not have jeopardized your district’s food service funding.” Leighann’s dad, Michael Brazda, is happy that someone sees his point of view. “I was glad. I was actually happy that something was coming about it. I was starting to wonder if I would get anything accomplished,” he said. The detention is now over for the 10-year old and her mom says a valuable lesson was learned. “If you feel that you’re in the right and they’re wrong and in your heart you know you’re right, then you have to fight for what you believe in,” Amber Brazda said. The Agriculture Department also says that the nutrition policy is intended to improve the health of Texas youth, not prohibit sharing a little candy.

05-10-2010, 03:42 PM	#5
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Whatta bunch of Sch Bd bird brains. Geez Louise 10 days of hard labor for a 25 cal piece of candy. Just when you think idiotic can't be topped. As dear departed Ann Landers would have said "they have geraniums in their craniums." Glad there was a happy ending. Hope the dummies get demoted!

05-10-2010, 04:32 PM	#6
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	I would have gotten expelled for some of the stuff I ate during lunch!

05-10-2010, 10:55 PM	#10
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Jolly Ranchers, Bottle Caps, Black Cows, Suckers, Bubble Gum, Hot Tamales, Whoppers, M&Ms etc... This is all the stuff you should be eating as a kid and washing it all down with a Mr. Pibb. Anyone else eat sugar bread? you take a piece of buttered Wonder bread and put sugar on it. When I was a kid I could count all the fat kids I knew on one hand.

05-11-2010, 12:44 AM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	This is one of the STUPIDEST stories I've ever heard!!!