Yeah Gregg...I mean I've had some run-ins with teachers at every school. I feel like that's always going to happen becuase no one is ever going to have the philosophy of teaching and parenting and whatnot. But i'm glad your son proved them wrong by testing for gifted.
One thing I will add for anyone's viewing pleasure is that you need to remember all of these complaints during these next elections. After all, the board approvals all hiring of teachers and staff. Make sure we all vote for the board members who will hire teachers based on merit and experience rather than political affiliation or athletic benefit.