A principal lost his job after helping a homeless student. He has no regrets.
Summary
Rob Burnside, a principal in Ohio, lost his job after he let a homeless student, Landerius Hayes, stay with his family and continue attending school. Burnside became the student’s legal guardian, helping him stay safe and finish school, even though the school district did not approve.Key Facts
- Rob Burnside was the principal of Lakota East High School near Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Landerius Hayes was homeless and had to leave the school because his family moved outside the school district.
- Burnside offered to have Hayes live with his family and allowed him to keep attending the school.
- The school district told Burnside Hayes could not stay enrolled without a parent living in the district.
- Burnside was put on leave and then faced termination for his decision.
- Burnside chose to step down from his job to support Hayes.
- Hayes later became Burnside’s legal ward and was able to return to school.
- Hayes graduated in May and is now studying to be an aviation mechanic.
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