Bruno Photo Controversy Lands School Principal in Hot Water

Bruno is continually stirring up controversies, and you know that's great news for his "movie film" which opens everywhere July 10.

Apparently the parents of students at the Los Angeles school where GQ magazine shot a fashion editorial featuring Bruno, now feel their kids were taken advantage of and have called for the school's principal to be punished for his lack of judgment.

It's important to note: the parents all signed releases for their children to appear in the shoot and the school was paid $500 for the magazine to shoot on the grounds.

While parental consent was granted for the April 16 photo shoot, LAUSD Schools chief Ramon Cortines said the forms lacked "specificity" about the nature of the photos.

Cortines said "appropriate personnel action" would be taken against Birmingham's principal, Marsha Coates, and athletic director, Richard Prizant.

But he said personnel matters were confidential and he could not specify the disciplinary actions.

"Rules were broken. The principal is ultimately responsible, but I also hold accountable the athletic director, who is also the school's filming coordinator and was present when the pictures were taken," Cortines said. "I also want parents to know that this district will allow no one to take advantage of our students."

Whatever.


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