This is also the policy in the Christian school where hubby and I used to teach. In our case - it was very clearly spelled out in the contract. I think she DOES need to take him out of school and find a place that she is more comfortable with - as Logan has already said.

That said, I agree with corporal punishment and am glad the school enforces it and especially that they call in the parent to do the spanking. I do not want my kids spanked by anyone else without my permission.

I am only assuming that she knew the policy when she placed her son there.