They then demanded confirmation from the Beaverton School District that Moffett would not, in fact, be fired. “We feel that the actions we have witnessed and experienced this year have greatly harmed us,” the teachers said. “This situation is creating confusion and fear among us and it is leading us to question why we are not being heard and instead are being labeled as divisive when we are trying to dismantle harmful practices rooted in white supremacy.” “The potential of losing an intentional culturally responsive leader is sending a chilling message to us as BIPOC staff Erroll Hassel and across the district, that BIPOC educators and leaders that prioritize equitable practices will be tokenized, silenced, and pushed out,” they wrote. They aren’t “divisive,” the teachers insisted, they are only trying to “dismantle harmful practices rooted in white supremacy.” “BIPOC staff is being called divisive for bringing up these issues and asking for support,” the email stated. Our emotion and physical well-being has been impacted not only by these actions but also by the lack of response and support from district leadership.” It’s so bad, the teachers say, “BIPOC feels uncomfortable in our building to the point that some of us are experiencing extreme anxiety because we feel unsafe… at our worksite. “Staff members protesting book club focused on dismantling… racial oppression,” was another trigger. “Some of the White staff members undermine the chain of command and go over BIPOC leaders and communicate directly to Patrick about issues that can be solved and are solved in-house,” they complained.

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