” Judgment is the currency of honesty,” said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho. “Insensitivity – intentional or perceived – is both unacceptable and inconsistent with our policies, but more importantly with our expectation of common sense behavior that elevates the dignity and humanity of all, beginning with children.”
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/06/10/north-miami-principal-removed-after-insensitive-comment/
Perceived is someone’s perception.
The Principal shouldn’t be held liable for other people’s feelings.
It’s too bad he has been fired.