CSDR Superintendent Nancy Hlibok-Amann, herself a member of Phi Kappa Zeta, has distributed this email to the campus community talking about the so-called investigation that exonerated 3 teachers who engaged in very obvious and blatant racism - Tim Hile, JJ Bailey and Kevin Hendrix. All were seen in photographs using the Nazi Salute in 1989 (Bailey and Hendrix) and 2006 (Hile).
I happen to know Nancy Hlibok-Amann from Gallaudet days, she is one of these people who engaged heavily in elitism, if you're nobody, she won't acknowledge your existence. Names and labels are extremely important to her. I never saw her being close with any BIPOC individual at Gallaudet, though.
Ever wonder why she married that serial cheater in Alan Amann, the answer is that everyone knows why - it is not out of love, it is to marry into the family name. That's all it is to her.
So seeing her letter talking about these 3 members being valuable members of CSDR and that CSDR is going to address equity, diversity and inclusion - I just had to smirk and shake my head. This silly Nancy fella said that she will always try to be transparent - Hahaha - where was her transparency when the first article came out in May or June? She stonewalled up to protect her friends in Hile, Bailey and Hendrix. So much for her so-called transparency. What a hogwash leader she is.
That woman knows how to talk. That's all she does.
Oh, by the way, I have few messages out of Southern California talking about the staff members and the parents encouraging the students to bully the ones who was thinking about leaving CSDR for other schools. So much for so-called diversity, equity and inclusion.
Cheers,
R-
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To our CSDR students, staff, families and community:
Our staff and families who are rejoining the CSDR community this school year may recall that, earlier this summer, we experienced considerable pain over allegations of racist and anti-Semitic activities, prompted by a concerning 2006 photo of a staff member on social media. As we begin a new school year, I’m reaching out to all of you personally with an update because you deserve to hear directly from us.
The California Department of Education (CDE) contracted with an outside law firm to thoroughly investigate this matter. While the details of the investigation, the findings, and appropriate corrective measures taken are confidential, the investigation did not find facts that would support claims of racist or anti-Semitic behavior. The matter is now closed, and this employee remains a valuable member of the CSDR team.
I understand many of you may still have many questions and concerns – especially those of you joining our school community for the first time - as we move forward and seek to heal from this episode. I encourage you to reach out to me personally, and I will be happy to make time to listen and dialogue. Please understand that while privacy laws may not allow me to answer every question you have or always provide the kinds of details you’re seeking, I will always strive to be as transparent as possible.
In the meantime, I will continue engaging every member of our CSDR team and school community in work that combats all forms of bias, hate, and bigotry. Each staff member at CSDR is a representative of CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the expectation thno form of racism and/or anti-Semitic behavior will be tolerated by any team member of CDE.
And as I promised this summer, this year our school and CDE will expand its training on implicit bias, inequities, and systemic racism so that we can grow in ways that best serve each other and all of our learners. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work plan includes strategies aninterventions to help the community heal and grow from these experiences
Thank you for your partnership and all that you do to ensure our school remains a welcoming, inclusive place for all.
With Cub pride,
Nancy Hlibok Amann, Superintendent
Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kindra Britt, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction
Robin Zane, Director of State Special Schools
