New Germany: Former Teacher Meets With Parents

A former teacher fighting to reclaim his job at New Germany Elementary will meet with parents and school board officials later tonight. It's the final meeting as part of a restorative justice program for Peter Speight. The Bridgewater native was given a conditional discharge in relation to sex offences that occurred in the Halifax-area in 2008. In November, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled Speight is apologetic, a low risk to re-offend and has completed rehabilitation. The ruling helped clear the way for his to return to the classroom. However, the Department of Education has filed for a judicial review of an arbitrator's decision to reinstate his teaching certificate. It would be the final hurdle before Speight can return to teaching. No date has been set for the hearing.