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Mother says she complained about police brutality book; CMS says they received no criticism
By: Genevieve Curtis
Updated: Sep 14, 2019 - 3:59 PM
CORNELIUS, N.C. - A school book assignment in Cornelius is getting a lot of backlash.
Eighth graders at Bailey Middle School were supposed to read "All American Boys,” which is about police brutality, Channel 9 reported Thursday. Channel 9 learned the day after our report that a complaint, in fact, was made to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools even though the district said it did not receive any.
Police call the book reckless and are now trying to get it banned at all schools in the CMS district.
“The last thing we want is kids to be viewing police officers as a social injustice that they can’t trust. We want them to be able to go towards these officers,” said Chris Kopp, with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police.
[Prosecutors claim suspect was targeting police before killing man during 2016 Charlotte riots]
This comes three years after civil unrest in Charlotte.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police said the book doesn't belong in the classroom.
“All of the officers in the area have been working very hard, very diligently to try and rebuild that trust,” said Kopp.
Channel 9 reached out to CMS Thursday which told us in part, “The school did not receive any concerns from eighth-grade parents who received communication about the assignment, nor is the book on any ban list. Bailey Middle has invited officers to be a part of the conversation and looks forward to shared dialogue.”
However, a mother and 19-year veteran of law enforcement said she did send a complaint to CMS earlier this week.
“I was heartbroken, first of all,” Mandy Giannini said about the book assignment.
She said the book is one-sided and paints a profession in a bad way.
“(My daughter) worries about me,” Giannini said. “My children worry about me enough as it is. I didn’t want her to be in an environment where she felt like she had to defend me or would be singled out.”
But Channel 9 was told parents did complain to the principal and officers weren't consulted.
“We feel the officers should have been at the forefront of this,” said Kopp.
One parent told Channel 9 that CMS needs to reevaluate using the book.
“It’s the whole school district's problem,” said parent Mitch Hudgens.
A mother said the book's topic is important.
“It’s definitely a major topic of discussion amongst everyone in America. Whether we talk about it at home with our kids at the table or whether they’re being spoken to about it at school, the discussion needs to occur,” said Tamia Julian.
She said the discussion should include officers.
“It’s a discussion that needs to be had between law enforcement and the community,” said Julian.
CMS has not said whether this book will be taught this school year, but a spokesperson told Channel 9 the FOP's complaint should trigger the review process.
Channel 9 was told the superintendent for the northwest region has canceled the book study at Bailey Middle School.
Message from Principal Chad Thomas to the Bailey Middle School 8th grade class:
"Good evening 8th-grade families.
"This is Chad Thomas with an important message for you. You may have seen news reports regarding the selection of our 8th grade assigned reading, All American Boys, which we are still set to begin in early October. This book, which has won numerous awards, is not on the banned reading list and has been used by other schools in CMS over the past two years. Nonetheless, we received an objection to this assignment. Members of the public have the right to object to supplemental materials through a long-standing process established by CMS in accordance with state law.
"The book remains on our assigned reading list pending the outcome of the challenge process. As with all assigned books, this assignment was thoughtfully planned in accordance with state standards. While we respect every member of our community, we are here to build critical thinking skills and present alternative points of view."
Cacs SUPER furious
Mother says she complained about police brutality book; CMS says they received no criticism
By: Genevieve Curtis
Updated: Sep 14, 2019 - 3:59 PM
CORNELIUS, N.C. - A school book assignment in Cornelius is getting a lot of backlash.
Eighth graders at Bailey Middle School were supposed to read "All American Boys,” which is about police brutality, Channel 9 reported Thursday. Channel 9 learned the day after our report that a complaint, in fact, was made to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools even though the district said it did not receive any.
Police call the book reckless and are now trying to get it banned at all schools in the CMS district.
“The last thing we want is kids to be viewing police officers as a social injustice that they can’t trust. We want them to be able to go towards these officers,” said Chris Kopp, with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police.
[Prosecutors claim suspect was targeting police before killing man during 2016 Charlotte riots]
This comes three years after civil unrest in Charlotte.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police said the book doesn't belong in the classroom.
“All of the officers in the area have been working very hard, very diligently to try and rebuild that trust,” said Kopp.
Channel 9 reached out to CMS Thursday which told us in part, “The school did not receive any concerns from eighth-grade parents who received communication about the assignment, nor is the book on any ban list. Bailey Middle has invited officers to be a part of the conversation and looks forward to shared dialogue.”
However, a mother and 19-year veteran of law enforcement said she did send a complaint to CMS earlier this week.
“I was heartbroken, first of all,” Mandy Giannini said about the book assignment.
She said the book is one-sided and paints a profession in a bad way.
“(My daughter) worries about me,” Giannini said. “My children worry about me enough as it is. I didn’t want her to be in an environment where she felt like she had to defend me or would be singled out.”
But Channel 9 was told parents did complain to the principal and officers weren't consulted.
“We feel the officers should have been at the forefront of this,” said Kopp.
One parent told Channel 9 that CMS needs to reevaluate using the book.
“It’s the whole school district's problem,” said parent Mitch Hudgens.
A mother said the book's topic is important.
“It’s definitely a major topic of discussion amongst everyone in America. Whether we talk about it at home with our kids at the table or whether they’re being spoken to about it at school, the discussion needs to occur,” said Tamia Julian.
She said the discussion should include officers.
“It’s a discussion that needs to be had between law enforcement and the community,” said Julian.
CMS has not said whether this book will be taught this school year, but a spokesperson told Channel 9 the FOP's complaint should trigger the review process.
Channel 9 was told the superintendent for the northwest region has canceled the book study at Bailey Middle School.
Message from Principal Chad Thomas to the Bailey Middle School 8th grade class:
"Good evening 8th-grade families.
"This is Chad Thomas with an important message for you. You may have seen news reports regarding the selection of our 8th grade assigned reading, All American Boys, which we are still set to begin in early October. This book, which has won numerous awards, is not on the banned reading list and has been used by other schools in CMS over the past two years. Nonetheless, we received an objection to this assignment. Members of the public have the right to object to supplemental materials through a long-standing process established by CMS in accordance with state law.
"The book remains on our assigned reading list pending the outcome of the challenge process. As with all assigned books, this assignment was thoughtfully planned in accordance with state standards. While we respect every member of our community, we are here to build critical thinking skills and present alternative points of view."
Cacs SUPER furious