Fayetteville flag-stomping teacher won't return to classroom

Wednesday, November 2, 2016
FAYETTEVILLE (WTVD) -- A Massey Hill Classical High School teacher who stomped on a U.S. flag in class earlier this year has been told his contract will not be renewed.

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Lee Francis also won't be allowed to return to the classroom in the meantime.

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In late September, a student snapped a picture of Francis stomping on the flag during a lesson about freedom of speech and posted it on social media.
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The picture went viral and sparked widespread outrage. Francis was suspended without pay for 10 days. Since his return, he's been put to work in a school warehouse for the balance of his contract.

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