100%...all day, every day…because we are going to college…that’s what Dolphins do. Everette Lee DeGolyer Elementary Tara L. Mays, Principal February 27, 2018 Dear DeGolyer Parents, At Everette Lee DeGolyer Elementary School, we strive to create an environment based upon trust and transparency. Our top priority is to always maintain a safe learning environment for our scholars. As you may be aware, our campus was mentioned in a recent news report. While we are unable to discuss specifics due to student privacy laws, we can share that the Dallas ISD Police Department and Child Protective Services are investigating an allegation of child abuse by a member of the DeGolyer team. This staff member has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a thorough investigation. We are cooperating fully with investigators to determine the facts around this unfortunate incident. We take all allegations of potential abuse very seriously and will not tolerate any inappropriate behavior toward DeGolyer students, faculty, or staff members. While I am saddened that our campus is being implicated in this serious event, we value our students, staff, and community who help DeGolyer be a strong neighborhood school. Thank you for your continued support of Everette Lee DeGolyer Elementary School. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to call the main office at 972-794-2800. Sincerely, Tara L. Mays, Principal Everette Lee DeGolyer Elementary 3453 Flair Drive Dallas, TX 75229 www.dallasisd.org/degolyer @DeGolyerElem Phone: 972-794-2800 Fax: 972-794-2801 100%...all day, every day…because we are going to college…that’s what Dolphins do. Everette Lee DeGolyer Elementary Tara L. Mays, Principal 22 de Febrero del 2018, Queridos padres de DeGolyer, En la escuela Everette Lee DeGolyer, nos esforzamos para crear un ambiente basado en la confianza y tranparencia. Nuestra priorodad es siempre mantener el ambiente de aprendizaje para nuestros estudiantes. Como ustedes ya se habran dado cuenta fuimos mencionados en las noticias en un reporte reciente. Aunque no podemos hablar especificamente por la privacidad del estudiante, podemos decirles que la Policia de Dallas ISD y Los Servicios de Proteccion para Menores estan investigando la alegacion de abuso a un menor por un miembro del personal de DeGolyer. Esta persona fue puesta en ausencia administrative dependiendo del resultado de la investigacion. Estamos operando completamente con los investigadores para determiner los hechos sobre este incidente desafortunado. Nosotros tomamos todas las alegaciones de abuso potencial muy seriamente y no toleramos ningun comportmiento inapropiado hacia los estudiantes, facultad o personal de DeGolyer. Aunque estoy muy triste en este evento serio, valoramos a nuestros estudiantes y personal de la comunidad que ayuda a DeGolyer a ser una escuela fuerte. Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestra escuela Everette Lee DeGolyer. Si tienen preguntas o preocupaciones, por favor sientanse libres de llamar a la oficina al 972-794-2800 Sinceramente, Tara L. Mays, Directora Everette Lee DeGolyer Elementary 3453 Flair Drive Dallas, TX 75229 www.dallasisd.org/degolyer @DeGolyerElem Phone: 972-794-2800 Fax: 972-794-2801