High school student suspended after bringing cup of coffee on first day of school
The district said the rule was meant to limit distractions, and Superintendent Todd Green agreed the hearing was not properly announced.
- On her first day of school, Beaver River Central School senior Julie Kaputa received an in-school suspension for violating the district's new code prohibiting outside food and drinks in class.
- Superintendent Todd Green stated the rule aimed to promote a distraction-free learning environment, but Kaputa and her mother, MaryAnne Kaputa, argued the policy is invalid because no public hearing was held beforehand.
- When confronted by her teacher, Kaputa was told to "dump that out or consume it on the spot or go down to the office." She later stated, "Transparency in government is a big thing that I care about a lot."
- Green acknowledged the initial hearing was not properly announced and praised the student's activism, saying, "It's good to see students standing up for what they believe in." That often doesn't happen.
- A new public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 14 to address the code of conduct. Kaputa confirmed the suspension will not appear on her permanent record and she holds no ill will toward the district.
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Student suspended for bringing coffee on first day of school after refusing to throw drink away
A New York high school senior was given in-school suspension after she brought coffee to class and then refusing to discard it. This was asked of her under a new policy over outside food and drinks. The dispute has now prompted a public hearing.
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A high school student body president was suspended at a New York school after refusing to throw away a coffee bought from an outside shop, prompting the district to admit it had not properly told parents and pupils they could speak before the drinks ban was approved. Honours student Julie Kaputa, who attends Beaver River Central School in Castorland, was sent to the office on 3 September after walking into her first-period class with a latte fro…
High School Student Suspended on the First Day of Class for Bringing Coffee and Refusing to Throw It Out
Julie Kaputa received an in-school suspension tied to the coffee ordealStock photo of a young woman with a coffee.Credit: GettyNEED TO KNOWA high school student received an in-school suspension for bringing a cup of coffee to class and refusing to throw it outThe rule banning outside food and drinks was a new addition to the code of conduct this school yearThe school will now be holding a public hearing to address the issueA high school student …
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