The teacher submitted his resignation on Friday and it became official with the board’s decision to accept it on Tuesday.
the teacher submitted his resignation on Friday and that it became official with the board’s decision.
The incident occurred on Feb. 3 at Bexley Middle School during morning announcements and brought a swift response from upset parents. Students at the school held a walkout on Friday,According to a letter sent to parents by Principal Jason Caudill, an image of an orangutan eating a watermelon appeared on a green-screen background after students read a fact about Black History Month.
Superintendent Jason Fine and other school officials condemned the incident and promised to conduct a “full and thorough investigation.” There have been no reports of students facing punishment for the incident.Bexley students say there have been other race-related incidents. School board President Alissha Mitchell said more work needs to be done in regard to racism, WCMH reports.
“That conversation doesn’t begin or end at school,” Mitchell said. “It should and must happen in our homes, in our social circles, and even when we feel unsure or fear the way others may fear us, or view us.” If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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