US EditionSchool board fires cafeteria worker who collected donations to pay for student lunches
- An Alabama cafeteria worker named Avette Dunn was fired for collecting donations to pay for student lunches after a hearing by the Shelby County School Board.
- Dunn's lawyers argued that there is no specific rule prohibiting employees from soliciting donations, noting that teachers often do the same for classroom supplies.
- Dunn claimed she aimed to ensure no child went hungry and testified she believed a suspension would have been more appropriate than termination.
- The board based their decision on Dunn's dishonesty when questioned and actions outside her job duties.
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Alabama Cafeteria Worker Fired for Collecting Donations
An Alabama school cafeteria worker has been fired for collecting donations to help pay for student lunches, sparking debate over whether her actions warranted termination. The Shelby County School Board in Alabama voted to dismiss Avette Dunn after a hearing on Tuesday, citing dishonesty in her responses during questioning as the primary reason for her firing. Board members also claimed Dunn overstepped her job duties by soliciting donations. Du…
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