Tyree is a new teacher and leading her class of 9th graders on their first field trip. The trip is to an outdoor sculpture park. During the trip, Ms. Tyree is using her cell phone to text message with another teacher about her day out of the classroom. A third teacher finds out that Ms. Tyree was text messaging while supervising a field trip, and raises the concern to the principal. Which of the following actions could occur to Ms. Tyree as a consequence of these events?
I. She could be suspended
II. She could be reprimanded
III. Parents could issue complaints
IV. Field trip supervision would get a couple new rules about text messaging
A)I, II and III
B)I, III and IV
C)I and II
D)I, II, III and IV

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I, II, III and IV. All of the above consequences could occur. The teacher could face serious professional consequences. The teacher could face the professional and personal embarrassment of complaint letters from parents. If field trip policies have not been updated for some time, additions may be required by the administration.

Tyree Is a New Teacher and Leading Her Class of 9th