An Ohio high school principal was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday for writing a staff newsletter lamenting President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory.
Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher made her dislike of President Trump clear in a message to faculty and staff obtained by authorities. classroom crisis (CITC). She began by saying that the political context cannot be ignored, adding that many people are “struggling” according to the screenshot.
“You can’t write a message like the election never happened, especially when so many people are struggling with how to move forward,” Usher wrote. “I understand that you struggle with how to move forward with students who are afraid of you, and how to move forward with colleagues who don’t agree with you.”
Asher went on to write that Olentangy Orange employees must come together and “act like a buffalo in a storm” to deal with the election results.
“There’s a lot I don’t know, but here’s what I do know…I know our building is full of people who love kids and want to make a difference.” Usher wrote in a newsletter obtained by CITC. “Come with me like a buffalo through a storm.”
🚨The Scoop: Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Usher in Ohio lamented President-elect Trump’s victory in this week’s staff newsletter. Asher told employees that even if they are “struggling,” they can still “move toward the light.” pic.twitter.com/DIdMg9DAlg
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The Olentangy Regional School District said it internally referenced Asher’s newsletter in a statement to CITC about the incident.
The spokesperson highlighted the Olentangy Board of Education’s Employee Ethics Policy, which states that “all professional staff members maintain high standards in their working relationships and professional performance and adhere to non-partisan I hope that he will not use his position for political purposes.” ”
The school district released a second statement about the decision after putting Asher on administrative leave. fox 28 columbus Reported. (Related article: A teacher who hates Trump is said to have wanted his daughter to have an “unwanted pregnancy.” Currently under investigation.)
“Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher has been placed on paid administrative leave, effective Thursday, November 14, 2024. Administrative leave is a procedural measure to protect the integrity of the district’s investigation. ,” the statement reads in part.
President Trump held a rally at Olentangy Orange High School in August 2018 after he was unable to host a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds as originally planned. According to NBC 4 to Columbus.
Community members had mixed opinions about Trump’s rally at the high school, with some saying they were “excited” and others outraged.
