US EditionFormer Elementary School Principal in B.C. Disciplined for Spanking a Student
- Pehgee Agnes Boholst Aranas, a former elementary school principal employed by a First Nation in B.C., received a three-day suspension after spanking a Grade 1 Indigenous student in November 2023.
- The incident led to a December 2023 report to the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, followed by an investigation during which Aranas was placed on leave and incorrectly claimed parental consent.
- Aranas agreed to the suspension and to complete two courses on positive learning environments and systemic racism, while her employment ended on May 10, 2024, due to failure to respect community directions.
- The commissioner stated Aranas did not act in the student's best interests, harmed the student, failed to treat them with respect, and perpetuated harmful stereotypes linked to Indian Residential Schools.
- The suspension and required training aim to foster safer, more welcoming schools, while the parents remain attentive to their child’s condition and are prepared to pursue additional steps with the school if necessary.
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