Teacher in Reserves Must Pay for Substitute

(Grand Rapids, Michigan) Barry Bernhardt, a middle school science teacher, has been told that he must cover the cost of a substitute when called to duty and give the school district some of his military pay.

At a school board meeting this week, angry teachers, students and district residents criticized the decision by administrators at Kenowa Hills Public Schools.

"Is this how you treat people that defend your country?" Tom Lovett, a teacher's spouse and district resident, asked board members.

One would imagine that there are better ways of handling this situation. The school district probably doesn't need controversy.