Cook was dismissed on 23 October, several days after the image was supplied to the Board by a person unknown; but, Harrison was reprimanded.
Despite the representations of parents of the basketball team to Superintendent Mary Vagner, District 25 Director of Secondary Education Bob Devine, and District 25 Director of Human Resources Douglas Howell, the matter was not cleared up as the team went into important games.
[30][31] In early November 2013, District 25 officials went further, seeking to have Cook’s state teaching certificate revoked based on the grounds of immorality, furthering a perception of double standard and that the punishment failed to fit the offense.
[31][32][33] Arbitration in the matter led to Cook being rehired in both positions, along with a recommendation that the district develop social media guidelines for employees.
The relevant state credentialing agency found no reason to revoke Cook's teaching certificate.