Burton School District has currently failed their Elementary Schools. They decided that during winter break to promoted one Vice Principal to Principal, one was demoted from Principal to Vice Principal, and moved another Principal to a different school. This information was relayed just days before students were expected back to school. Leaving parents, students, teachers, and members of the Burton School Community confused and angered. No reasons were given to why the switch happened. The three administrators had no say in the decision, no way to refuse, and  are now stuck in positions they do not want. 

The District asks for all parents for disclosure on ever aspect of their life. At the beginning of the year paper work is sent with our students asking for the parents income, family size, race, health records, highest level of parent education, and more. We must stay up-to-date with shots, physicals, and take our children to school on-time and everyday. If we do not, the district ask us why our student was not there and requires proof. 

However, the Burton School District has shown no transparency when relaying information as to why this switch up came in the middle of our school year with little to almost no warning. They are suppose to teach our students about Unity, Community, and a Sense of Belonging. However, with the District's poor decision making, these concepts are becoming hard to see and to explain to our students. "We Want Answers! We Want our Principals Back! Bring Mr. Tory Hayes back to Oak Grove Elementary, as well as, the other two principles involved." Let the Burton School District hear our voices by signing this petition.