Texas school district is taking steps to fire high school's first black principal
September 21, 2021
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3:08Now PlayingTexas school district is taking steps to fire high school's first black principal
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as posted by the channelGrapevine Colleyville ISD put Dr. James Whitfield, the principal of Collegeville Heritage High School, on paid leave several weeks ago. Whitfield, who is black, said it’s backlash over allegations that he taught "critical race theory." The district denies that.
At a meeting Monday night, Whitfield was accused of being dishonest about his dealings with the media and of being insubordinate and disrespectful towards the district.
The board also brought up an unspecified incident earlier this year in which it said Dr. Whitfield deleted emails that should have been kept under the district's record-keeping policy.
Trustees voted unanimously to begin the process of not renewing his contract for next year.
But many people spoke in favor of Whitfield during the meeting.
"Your decision tonight matters and will have a ripple effect for years to come. I ask that you take this opportunity to show him you have his back and that hate has no place in GCISD," said Sheri Robbins, a teacher in the district.
And he told trustees that his "unapologetic" support for all students is what led to the present situation.
"I am an advocate for all students. I believe every student regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, whatever bucket you want to put them in, I believe they should have access to excellent, equitable education. Yes, I said those words," Whitfield said.
Dr. Whitfield is the first black principal Colleyville Heritage High School has had.
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