Oakridge Teacher Speaks Out at SB Meeting!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Were they labeled in English and Spanish? Just asking because at our school we know to label in both languages or some of our things will get misplaced/thrown out over the summer. This has nothing to do with administration. Our cleaning and maintenance staff works very hard but some do not speak English.

It occurred before custodians moved items and before summer camps began at the school. The was at least one witness to this event.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is that the one who complained about being asked not to staple papers during a meeting?

It is (or should be) reasonable for leaders to ask staff members not to staple or multi-task during meetings. Obviously, such correction should be administered fairly and equally without singling out one teacher but not saying anything to others who are multitasking. My guess is that she was already extra sensitive to anything coming from administration after seeing her materials and belongings in dumpsters in the rain last summer.

Why were her things out in dumpsters? The only reason I can think of is that the classroom was supposed to be cleaned out and she didn’t, so the school had to do it for her.

Their things were boxed up and labeled—they were moving classrooms.

Don’t let the facts get in the way of these racists eager to discredit a black teacher calling out overt discrimination and racism in APS. They didn’t like it when the minority students spoke up at Yorktown, either. Remember how NVD cut them off in mid-sentence at the hearing?

APS needs a complete overhaul.

We're just trying to understand what happened before forming a judgment either way. As a first step, I'm trying to understand what the allegations are. Did the principal throw the teacher's boxes in the dumpster personally? Did the facilities staff responsible for moving the boxes throw them away at the principal's instruction?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were they labeled in English and Spanish? Just asking because at our school we know to label in both languages or some of our things will get misplaced/thrown out over the summer. This has nothing to do with administration. Our cleaning and maintenance staff works very hard but some do not speak English.

It occurred before custodians moved items and before summer camps began at the school. The was at least one witness to this event.

So what happened?

[Anonymous]

Racism my ass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were they labeled in English and Spanish? Just asking because at our school we know to label in both languages or some of our things will get misplaced/thrown out over the summer. This has nothing to do with administration. Our cleaning and maintenance staff works very hard but some do not speak English.

It occurred before custodians moved items and before summer camps began at the school. The was at least one witness to this event.

So what happened?

So, the teacher who spoke at the SB meeting thinks that the principal told the cleaning crew to put the boxes in the rain? Seriously?

Sorry, I do not believe that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were they labeled in English and Spanish? Just asking because at our school we know to label in both languages or some of our things will get misplaced/thrown out over the summer. This has nothing to do with administration. Our cleaning and maintenance staff works very hard but some do not speak English.

It occurred before custodians moved items and before summer camps began at the school. The was at least one witness to this event.

So what happened?

The story I heard was that the principal and one of the APs went into specific teacher’s classrooms and started dumping stuff (including teaching licenses, diplomas, supplies, etc.). Someone alerted two of the teachers and they went in and took pictures. I’m aware of four teachers who were targeted. However, there is already a lawsuit underway by another teacher who is no longer at the school. I believe the principal was ordered to reimburse for damages.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were they labeled in English and Spanish? Just asking because at our school we know to label in both languages or some of our things will get misplaced/thrown out over the summer. This has nothing to do with administration. Our cleaning and maintenance staff works very hard but some do not speak English.

It occurred before custodians moved items and before summer camps began at the school. The was at least one witness to this event.

So what happened?

The story I heard was that the principal and one of the APs went into specific teacher’s classrooms and started dumping stuff (including teaching licenses, diplomas, supplies, etc.). Someone alerted two of the teachers and they went in and took pictures. I’m aware of four teachers who were targeted. However, there is already a lawsuit underway by another teacher who is no longer at the school. I believe the principal was ordered to reimburse for damages.

What reason was given for doing this? I realize the reason may be a pretext, I'm just asking what it was.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that the one who complained about being asked not to staple papers during a meeting?

It is (or should be) reasonable for leaders to ask staff members not to staple or multi-task during meetings. Obviously, such correction should be administered fairly and equally without singling out one teacher but not saying anything to others who are multitasking. My guess is that she was already extra sensitive to anything coming from administration after seeing her materials and belongings in dumpsters in the rain last summer.

Why were her things out in dumpsters? The only reason I can think of is that the classroom was supposed to be cleaned out and she didn’t, so the school had to do it for her.

Their things were boxed up and labeled—they were moving classrooms.

Don’t let the facts get in the way of these racists eager to discredit a black teacher calling out overt discrimination and racism in APS. They didn’t like it when the minority students spoke up at Yorktown, either. Remember how NVD cut them off in mid-sentence at the hearing?

APS needs a complete overhaul.

We're just trying to understand what happened before forming a judgment either way. As a first step, I'm trying to understand what the allegations are. Did the principal throw the teacher's boxes in the dumpster personally? Did the facilities staff responsible for moving the boxes throw them away at the principal's instruction?

As a first step, you take time to listen to the allegations from the victims. Your reluctance to do so here reveals your true colors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were they labeled in English and Spanish? Just asking because at our school we know to label in both languages or some of our things will get misplaced/thrown out over the summer. This has nothing to do with administration. Our cleaning and maintenance staff works very hard but some do not speak English.

It occurred before custodians moved items and before summer camps began at the school. The was at least one witness to this event.

So what happened?

The story I heard was that the principal and one of the APs went into specific teacher’s classrooms and started dumping stuff (including teaching licenses, diplomas, supplies, etc.). Someone alerted two of the teachers and they went in and took pictures. I’m aware of four teachers who were targeted. However, there is already a lawsuit underway by another teacher who is no longer at the school. I believe the principal was ordered to reimburse for damages.

Generally the principal would not be the one ordered to reimburse for damages in this context if the principal wasn't also suspended/fired, so I think some of this information may have gotten confused along the way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that the one who complained about being asked not to staple papers during a meeting?

It is (or should be) reasonable for leaders to ask staff members not to staple or multi-task during meetings. Obviously, such correction should be administered fairly and equally without singling out one teacher but not saying anything to others who are multitasking. My guess is that she was already extra sensitive to anything coming from administration after seeing her materials and belongings in dumpsters in the rain last summer.

Why were her things out in dumpsters? The only reason I can think of is that the classroom was supposed to be cleaned out and she didn’t, so the school had to do it for her.

Their things were boxed up and labeled—they were moving classrooms.

Don’t let the facts get in the way of these racists eager to discredit a black teacher calling out overt discrimination and racism in APS. They didn’t like it when the minority students spoke up at Yorktown, either. Remember how NVD cut them off in mid-sentence at the hearing?

APS needs a complete overhaul.

We're just trying to understand what happened before forming a judgment either way. As a first step, I'm trying to understand what the allegations are. Did the principal throw the teacher's boxes in the dumpster personally? Did the facilities staff responsible for moving the boxes throw them away at the principal's instruction?

As a first step, you take time to listen to the allegations from the victims. Your reluctance to do so here reveals your true colors.

I did listen to the allegations. Now I have questions, so I'm asking for more information to understand them. For someone with no background at all on the issue, her statement at the school board was somewhat incoherent. I'm asking questions so I can get context for them rather than dismissing her out of hand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that the one who complained about being asked not to staple papers during a meeting?

It is (or should be) reasonable for leaders to ask staff members not to staple or multi-task during meetings. Obviously, such correction should be administered fairly and equally without singling out one teacher but not saying anything to others who are multitasking. My guess is that she was already extra sensitive to anything coming from administration after seeing her materials and belongings in dumpsters in the rain last summer.

Why were her things out in dumpsters? The only reason I can think of is that the classroom was supposed to be cleaned out and she didn’t, so the school had to do it for her.

Their things were boxed up and labeled—they were moving classrooms.

Don’t let the facts get in the way of these racists eager to discredit a black teacher calling out overt discrimination and racism in APS. They didn’t like it when the minority students spoke up at Yorktown, either. Remember how NVD cut them off in mid-sentence at the hearing?

APS needs a complete overhaul.

We're just trying to understand what happened before forming a judgment either way. As a first step, I'm trying to understand what the allegations are. Did the principal throw the teacher's boxes in the dumpster personally? Did the facilities staff responsible for moving the boxes throw them away at the principal's instruction?

As a first step, you take time to listen to the allegations from the victims. Your reluctance to do so here reveals your true colors.

NP - I don't think PP is reluctant, just asking questions to try to understand. I have the same questions. Do you have answers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that the one who complained about being asked not to staple papers during a meeting?

It is (or should be) reasonable for leaders to ask staff members not to staple or multi-task during meetings. Obviously, such correction should be administered fairly and equally without singling out one teacher but not saying anything to others who are multitasking. My guess is that she was already extra sensitive to anything coming from administration after seeing her materials and belongings in dumpsters in the rain last summer.

Why were her things out in dumpsters? The only reason I can think of is that the classroom was supposed to be cleaned out and she didn’t, so the school had to do it for her.

Their things were boxed up and labeled—they were moving classrooms.

Don’t let the facts get in the way of these racists eager to discredit a black teacher calling out overt discrimination and racism in APS. They didn’t like it when the minority students spoke up at Yorktown, either. Remember how NVD cut them off in mid-sentence at the hearing?

APS needs a complete overhaul.

The facts are that all speakers get the same amount of allotted time, then they are cut off. Nobody gets extra time, and it bears no relevance to whether the SB or the SB chair believes them or finds their statements moving and/or true.

I think most of us believe the kids to be reporting their actual feelings and perceptions. I know that I did/do.

However, I don’t automatically believe that this particular circumstance happened exactly as the teacher reported. Not a member of that school community and don’t know any of the people involved or the background of what happened or whether it’s a reasonable assumption. My personal biased belief, as an outsider, is that I am having trouble believing that the white principal would do such intentional and blatant and egregious things to a teacher of any race, simply because it would be so easy to get caught and so stupid to risk a career over doing something like that to anyone. She might be a racist, I don’t know. But she probably wouldn’t be so obvious if that were the motivation. I don’t want to believe that any principal would act like that toward staff. If there are pictures of her caught in the act of deliberately destroying the teachers’ property last summer, then that principal needs to go, regardless of her motivation behind doing that.

[Anonymous]

That woman would probably have more support if she hadn’t come across as completely unhinged.

[Anonymous]

I believe the teacher said in the board meeting that a 2 staff members (one of them new to the school) were directed by the principal to throw out her belongings and 3 other teacher's belongings. There is a long history of the principal retaliating against teachers who disagree with her/are tired of having the principal verbally abusing them. Very few speak out because of the retaliation and I applaud the teacher's courage in going to the board. Hard to believe that a principal can/would behave that way and remain in their position, but apparently it's the "Arlington way."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I believe the teacher said in the board meeting that a 2 staff members (one of them new to the school) were directed by the principal to throw out her belongings and 3 other teacher's belongings. There is a long history of the principal retaliating against teachers who disagree with her/are tired of having the principal verbally abusing them. Very few speak out because of the retaliation and I applaud the teacher's courage in going to the board. Hard to believe that a principal can/would behave that way and remain in their position, but apparently it's the "Arlington way."

Exactly. APS has a culture of racism and ready excuses for those (like NVD) who engage in arrogant behavior.