Agree with the notion that each case should be treated on its own merits, and that most Americans -- during a lifetime -- will commit an act that we will subsequently regret.

That being said, had a real problem with the attempt by the husband first, and the wife later, attempting to spin the incident to their favor. To me, that was even a larger problem than drinking a driving. THEY FAILED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS, and went so far as to suggest it was the 'announcement's' fault that she was out at 12:30 on her golf cart after blowing a .135! Have never seen some one in jail that would admit they should be there, and felt that the wife took the readership as a cast of fools to believe her and her husband's spin.

Surely, school administrators are advised of do's and don'ts, and surely, drinking and driving is one of them! One question: how will kids at Whitewater react to her guidance and leadership in the future? Will parents have faith and confidence in her?

Both the position of the person and the crime committed need to be taken into consideration. I feel that in the case of someone who is in a position to influence teenagers needs to understand that they are always on public display whether they like it or not. Would a congregation follow a pastor who publicly stated that he/she worshiped the devil? Then why should we allow a high school administrator who publicly drank and drive lead our teenagers?

I know that may be a bit far fetched, but at least I am not discussing the eating habits of jungle animals whilst trying to make a point about drunk driving.

While I feel sorry for Pina being thrown into this public controversy. She does have to be more careful in her everyday actions. Underage drinking is a problem across the nation. She should be treated as a regular citizen in regards to her DUI. Was the media attention undue? No it's not. She is to be a role model for our children and hers. This is a catch -22 for people in public positions. But as history has shown us with Ted Kennedy and George W. Bush, we should put aside their reckless behavior and let them continue in such high powered positions. Now that being said, the next minute offense she makes, it should be "Off with her head!"

My opinion as to what school officials should do for a drunk driving arrest?

Not a thing.

IF it's a first offense, AND it wasn't on school property, I think a school employee should not be made to suffer professionally for this offense.

There are crimes of "moral turpitude" that school employees should answer for (seducing students, drunk in class, teaching "creation science", etc). I don't believe that a drunk driving first offense rises to this level of severity.

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Look at my avatar. Does that look like a "human being" to you?

I do agree with McDonoughDog. As famously quoted:
"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues." Abe Lincoln.
That being said, I do not believe in any zero tolerance policy. Every situation is different, any one size fits all punishment simply mocks justice. We should have administrators who are able to look at a situation, then logically and compassionately make decisions on how to handle it. Some people have honestly only made a mistake, are sorry and would go on to be great people. Other people have more problems (don't we all) and should not continue to serve the public. Without a close involvement in the situation, anyone who knows the answer fits with great saying - opinions are like *****, everyone has one.
Also, denial and not admitting guilt to the public, like has been done on this site in this situation, is not necessarily an indicator of not being sorry. Admitting guilt can have serious litigational consequences and should probably be avoided in the public arena, as any lawyer would attest.

I think Felonies should be treated much different than other crimes for sure. I can't think of a reason that a Felony conviction shouldn't lead to immediate dismissal.

The others I would have to say should be handled on a case by case basis. Considering all contributing factors. Is this the first time? etc.

Your choice of words (scattered) was excellent in describing that thread.