This time no prayer. Marisa Francescangeli is now accused of slapping a ten-year-old girl , which is why she has received a new suspension . The teacher, who teaches at the San Vero Milis primary school, already suspended last April because according to some parents she made the children recite prayers , will not be able to practice her profession for ninety days from tomorrow. She won't even be paid her full salary, just a food allowance.
The teacher received notification of the provision this morning: the document is signed by the members of the regional school office responsible for disciplinary proceedings. It all starts on September 26th: « The little girl was in class and at a certain point she ran away - says Francescangeli - To stop her I started running and as soon as she heard my voice she sat down on the ground . She didn't speak anymore, she stared at me with wide eyes and to get her to regain her composure I gave her two small slaps . As I told my mother shortly afterwards, without hiding anything. The manager informed the provincial school office about the episode and on December 7th I received the notification informing me that disciplinary proceedings had been initiated against me. In the meantime, Ministry inspectors also arrived at the school. All this ultimately resulted in a suspension. This is obstinacy, I haven't hurt anyone ."
The provision states that two teachers declared that "the slap appears to be a reaction from the teacher in response to the provocative behavior of the little girl ". The commission writes that «the facts are of certain disciplinary relevance as they consist of behaviors that do not comply with the responsibilities, duties and correctness inherent to the teaching function».
