While I agree we can not be "thought police," these men did more than think their unkind thoughts, they communicated them.  What bothers me the most is that educators set the examples for their charges, what kind of example did these two set with their unkind, hurtful observations.  What is in our hearts, comes out of our mouths.  These men have no respect for their students, and their unkindness is apparent.  They have no business in a  school environment, and should have been fired already.  If you want to set an example as Superintendent, fire them and write them a kind note!  But fire them!