MANSFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 605 East Broad Street Mansfield, TX 76063 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2018 CONTACT: Donald Williams DonaldWilliams@misdmail.org 512-718-2094 MISD Statement Regarding Principal Memo Sheira Petty, principal of Charlotte Anderson Elementary School, created a memo dated September 20, 2017 that outlined the detailed procedure she and other school district officials followed after she received multiple complaints from parents/guardians regarding art teacher Stacy Bailey’s classroom discussions. The memo clearly shows that this issue was initiated by concerned students who told their parents/guardians. The parents/guardians then reported the concerns to the principal. The District’s protocol is to respond swiftly to these complaints and conduct an investigation. Mrs. Petty’s memo shows the thoroughness of the District’s initial investigation. Following multiple discussions with the students, parents/guardians, and Mrs. Bailey, the District determined it was in the best interest of the students for Mrs. Bailey to be placed on paid leave while the District continued its investigation in the matter. ###