Order 1109292: Harassment and Dishonesty

April 8, 2018

Human Resource Department

Dallas Independent School District/Dunbar Elementary School

9400 North Central Expressway, Ste. 1400

Dallas, Texas 75231

RE: Resignation

Dear Sir/Madame:

I am resigning from my position at Dunbar Elementary School because of the following reasons:

1. I have been sabotaged when I have been refused to obtain necessary teaching tools such as an overhead projector and document camera to effectively teach writing to my students.

2. I have been publically humiliated by the school principal in meetings and singled out which has created a hostile work environment.

3. My discipline authority has been undermined by the Assistant Principal, Mr. Forster, when he comes to my class to correct me in front of my students and refuses to assist me with discipline support despite the fact that I have followed the necessary discipline steps. He threatens to write me up if I remove disruptive students from my classroom.

4. I along with 4th grade ELAR teachers was falsely place on an Intervention Plan while similar situated employees were not placed on this plan despite their failing scores. Yet Ms. Smith decided to single me out. Additionally, my students have shown more than 30% growth on the district’s ACP and Benchmark assessments in comparison to their last year’s STAAR results.

5. My principal failed to correctly document activities in my classroom to support her motive and agenda against me which ultimately led her intent for non-renewal.

6. Mr. Foster changed students in my class to accommodate 4th grade math teachers. These teachers have fewer students than ELAR teachers in general education, and he has potentially jeopardized students’ achievement in ELAR because he has ability grouped students.

7. I have been retaliated against for filing a complaint with the Professional Standard Department.

Human Resource Department

April 8, 2018

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In closing, I will be resigning from this position as a result of many violations of local policies, SBEC Professional Standards (1.1; 1.7; 2.2 and 2.3) and a whistle blower complaint. It is clear that I have been a target of unfair and disparate treatment; however, I appreciate the opportunity for this school year. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Aletha Ray, Teacher

Paul. L. Dunbar Elementary School

xc: Employee Relations Office (with exhibits A-D)/Professional Standards (with exhibits A-

D)/Employee File/Blind