Andrea Macko reports for Porcupine Soup that after over a week of protests from students, parents, and community members, Catskill school officials still aren't explaining why they suspended their high school principal and a music teacher, but they are letting the principal come back to work. Catskill High School Principal Junait Shah will supposedly be back to work this week, while chorus teacher Michelle Storrs-Ryan remains suspended since February 28. Storrs-Ryan allegedly made a joke about getting out tape for mouthy students, and then one student mockingly put tape on their mouth. Shah, allegedly was suspended for not taking any action against the chorus teacher for the incident. Sara Pickens Verdon, president of the Catskill Music Parent-Student Association, claims Shah was reportedly under investigation for “inaction” and Storrs for “harming a child.” Hundreds of citizens turned out for multiple protests at the school last week, with some students allegedly boycotting classes. The Catskill Teachers Association put out a statement on March 9 saying, “The outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming.... We have been patient while the district has gone through their process hoping for a fair resolution.... We are deeply disappointed that the district has not returned our member to the classroom and that she is being prevented from guiding her students as they prepare for their upcoming performances.” The Catskill school board has said little, with this statement coming out last week: "Superintendent Dan Wilson promptly initiated an investigation to thoroughly examine the matter. The investigation process follows standard procedures established to ensure fairness and impartiality. These procedures include gathering evidence, conducting interviews with relevant parties, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Throughout the investigation, confidentiality is maintained to protect the privacy and rights of all individuals involved.” Organizers of the protests are hoping for a large public turnout at the Catskill Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at the high school. Read more about this story in Porcupine Soup.