Students questions legality of field-trip fees

POLAND — School officials remained silent when a student asked for consequences for high-school staff’s actions after he challenged the legality of field-trip fees.

Jeff Vrabel Jr., a Poland Seminary High School junior, said since he asked his teacher about the legality of charging money for educational field trips, he has been getting harassed and threatened because they were canceled in response to his inquiry.

“I think something needs to be done,” Vrabel said.

Vrabel presented his case during the Poland school board meeting Monday night and was met with only silence.

At the beginning of the meeting, Richard Weaver, board president, announced Superintendent David Janofa would not be attending for “personal reasons.” Janofa did not return any of The Vindicator’s calls Monday night.

Kevin Snyder, high-school principal, said he wasn’t able to comment because Janofa is the speaker for the district.

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