Changes
Chapter 2, Results Achieved
As was normal for Kurt, he had been dumpster tossed, slushied twice and body checked into the lockers four times so far that day. He had been hoping that the attacks would have lessened with the start of the new school year, but his hopes had been quickly dashed. It was with some confusion that the last period of the day had been cancelled and everyone, all staff included, directed to the gym for a special announcement.
Having quickly found most of his other friends, the small group from glee club sat together waiting for everyone else to file in and the meeting to start.
Once everyone was there Principal Figgins walked up to the microphone and said "those of you who have audio or video recording devices please get them out and start recording."
After waiting a moment for everyone to do as he asked, he continued "As of this moment McKinley High School is instituting a zero tolerance policy regarding any harassment of students in this school. This includes but is not limited to dumpster tossing, the slushie machine is being removed so slushie attacks will no longer be possible, body checks into the lockers or verbal assaults. All staff will now be required to be in the public common areas when not in class. Any student found to be violating this policy will automatically receive a 5 day suspension and forfeit the right to participate in any club, activity or sport sponsored by the school for the duration of their time at this school. A second offence by any student will result in expulsion, not only from McKinley High School, but the Lima Consolidated School District as well."
As he finished the students could only sit there in shock, some in disbelief that things might get better, but most of the jocks upset that their actions would now have consequences.
Kurt sat there with his I-phone recording the principal's words as he listened in shock. Could it be true? Was the daily harassment that he suffered about to end? It was almost impossible to believe. As he continued to sit there and listen, Principal Figgins introduced the president of the school board and the attorney for the school district who both also spoke about the zero tolerance policy and the repercussions of anyone who violated them.
The assembly was dismissed for all students five minutes before the last bell was to ring after the staff had been instructed to place themselves in the hallways and outside common areas to begin ensuring compliance with the new policy.
As Kurt and his closest friends from glee club walked to their lockers they were all impressed and surprised to actually see the teachers standing in the halls watching the students.