The person attended a not a "Political Rally" but rather a Rally with the sole intent of "subverting the legal democratic process". Granted this individual may not have been "inside" the Capitol BUT...they "MAY" have played an active part in "helping push" the crowd FORWARD...notice I said "MAY" have played an active part...that in my opinion would be the thin line that may or may not have been crossed. It was WELL KNOWN beforehand what the rally was intended to affect and Trump stated "it's gonna be WILD"...he made sure of that...this person I suspect was helping pressure the crowds at the very least OR...They were just there to observe and witness...that seems to be what the investigation will be all about answering. Freedom of speech is NOT the same as SEDITION...question is how involved was the person and can it be verified...if it can't then there is a strong chance of a lawsuit. If participation CAN be proven then I think discharge from employment is a strong possibility...a teacher with THAT much distortion of reality is a danger to the students...JMHO...Namaste

I appreciate everyone's input.
There are definitely multiple ways of looking at the issue.

Thanks to everyone for keeping the conversation civil.

It's troubling, but I will say that my state employer might do the same, at least until it was clear that all I had done was attend the rally. "Conduct Unbecoming" is a disciplinary charge, and actions during the rally might still count. Inciting insurrection, after all, is what Trump was impeached for.

Public actions do reflect on a public employer. Teachers, officers, public employees of any kind are expected to uphold a standard of behavior, including not advocating illegal acts. For instance, I'm not supposed to run a "decriminalize marijuana" campaign in my spare time- at least not openly.

"suspended (with pay), pending the outcome of an investigation into his actions."
is the important part, there is no presumption of guilt here, simply a precautionary measure.

If a teacher is accused of murdering children, because a photo emerged of him with other known child murderers, and the school board did NOT suspend him until such times as investigations are completed, would you be happy sending your child to that school?

If someone attends a rally and isn’t part of a group that does illegal activity, I think it’s a slippery slope to hold them accountable for others’ actions.

In the same way, anyone attending what they assume will be a peaceful protest will be held liable if a few individuals decide to break the law. That’s dangerous precedent to set.

So the guy attended the rally. What does that mean?
Did he intend to subvert the electoral college certification?
How far did this teacher travel to attend the rally? Did the teacher speak at the rally?
Are there any other factors in the teacher's situation? Was he exceptionally conservative in what he taught?

Trump by that point had had his day(s) in court and had failed strongly.
The 'vote' by custom by then was pretty much a formality.
If I understand the process correctly, congress critters could protest the vote (which they did) but especially with the Democratically controlled House the certification was very likely to pass (which it did).

Ironic to hear so many self-described “liberals” calling for such consequences, even when inflicted by the bosses and corporate entities. I remember when the shoe was on the other foot and you could be fired for protesting U.S. involvement in Vietnam or calling for President Nixon’s impeachment. Should one lose one’s right to work if an employer disagrees with participation in a BLM rally? School boards may be public entities, but they are infamous for overreacting to popular prejudices, often targeting LGBTQ folks and ... atheists.

If an investigation is underway, it's too early to say he didn't break any laws. Likewise, everybody there is being investigated by law enforcement though he isn't a named suspect. What matters is the facts, he shouldn't be persecuted if the school board is acting purely from political motives, nor should he be excused.

He may not have broken laws, but did he advocate breaking laws. He's a teacher, what is he teaching those children? I think investigation is prudent.

Fuck him.