This story is personal for me because this is the Principal to my son's school. My wife is on the PTO, and Ralph Jacobs has made comments about the students and activities that make me a bit mad. A recent example of this is when the PTO was discussing how when the students are out on recess the teachers stand in a group talking with each other while the kids get into fights on the playground. Now the teachers are supposed to be there to help ensure that such activity does not take place, but instead they pay no attention at all to the kids. Mr. Jacobs comments on the incident were that if he had his way there would be no recess. WHAT! No recess for elementary students? They need the release of energy so that they can do better in class. I have also watched him deal with students and he tends to be very short with them. I see a temper that lies very close to the surface.
Now the school board is discussing bringing him back regardless of what the courts decide. We do not need a man such as this in a place of power over kids. We must be removed, and I am helping to circulate a petition for his removeal regardless of the court case. If you live in the Lockland area, and would like to support us on this issue, please leave a comment here for me to get in touch with you.
The principal of Lockland Elementary School, accused of assaulting a woman earlier this week, has been placed on paid administrative leave, school officials said Thursday.
Ralph Jacob Jr., 50, is accused of hitting Rhonda Holloway during an altercation in front of an Avondale home Tuesday night.
According to the police report, Holloway said Jacob punched her in the mouth.
In court Wednesday, Jacob's attorney, William Bell Sr., said Jacob was trying to break up an argument and had no criminal record. Bell wouldn't comment on the case and said he has instructed his client to not comment. Holloway could not be reached by phone.
Jacob was released on an appearance bond, which means he must pay $2,500 if he does not show up for his court dates. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
For now, Jacob has not returned to school. Lockland district officials declined to discuss the case or Jacob's record as a principal, deferring to a statement approved by the district's lawyer.
The statement reads, "Effective immediately, the Board of Education of Lockland School District has placed Principal Ralph Jacob on administrative leave pending an investigation into an incident which led to Mr. Jacob's recent arrest."
The Lockland school district, with 713 students and only two school buildings, is rated effective, the state's second highest rating.
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