[Bryan]

And just for the record it's a damned shame that the damages can't come out of this idiot principals pocket or pension.

You'll be briefly pleased to learn that the principal can be named as a defendant, and held liable "jointly and severally" with the school district for any damages that may be awarded. Of course the district would then promptly indemnify him and pay all the damages ...

[the808bass]

Of course the district would then promptly indemnify him and pay all the damages ...

I believe most principles are required to join professional organizations that provide insurance to the principal for just such suits.

[SeaHawkFan]

You'll be briefly pleased to learn that the principal can be named as a defendant, and held liable "jointly and severally" with the school district for any damages that may be awarded. Of course the district would then promptly indemnify him and pay all the damages ...

If the school district took immediate action against the teacher and principal, the district could avoid liability; and left the teacher and principle on their own to shoulder the entire liability.