“Cabarrus County Schools complies with all laws and regulations governing privacy, as well as policies set by the Cabarrus County Board of Education. And as such, we are not at liberty to discuss students or student discipline.”

Summer’s story to WCNC-TV was that her shirt shows her collarbone and part of her back was exposed. WCNC-TV used a photo showing her only from the front with the shirt still on her shoulders. Summer said she was asked to put a jacket on and later asked to change shirts. When she declined, Summer said Cline threatened to have her arrested and the school resource officer put his hand on his gun as he approached.

Let’s put a little different spin on this story based on what we’ve heard from different sources.

Summer was wearing the shirt off her shoulders and her back was exposed. According to the school’s dress code those are clear violations. Cline was right to ask her to put a jacket on.

Summer also said she had an agreement that she would not be disciplined unless her mother was notified.

Really? With 1,700 students at Hickory Ridge, do we really believe the school and principal are going to be able to function this way? No. Besides, changing shirts is not a punishment. It is allowing the student to correct a small mistake.