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Chatard's February email announcing the investigation was somewhat opaque, suggesting "troubling activities." But parents' complaints about Chatard's decision to put teachers on leave suggested that Chatard's initial worries were overblown.
Dear Wilson Community,
The investigation that drew so much attention has concluded and all my staff are back to work. The focus of the investigation centered on an initiation that took place as new students were brought in to our Leadership class at the start of the second semester. While the intent of the initiation activity was not to harm or humiliate students, some aspects of it raised serious concerns and questions about the judgment exercised by the staff members who were both directly and indirectly involved.
I am completely confident that the reinstatement of all my staff is warranted and I believe that this situation will serve as an opportunity to learn and to reflect on the quality of experiences that we create for students at this high school. Our goal is to meet the highest possible standard and to exceed expectations you may have for your child's high school experience. I appreciate the support many of you have expressed to me and the confidence that you place in me to make the decisions that I believe are in the best interest of all students at Wilson.
Moving forward from this situation, I will take a much closer look at any and all rituals, rights of passage, or initiations that are part of the academic, extra-curricular and athletic teams and groups at Wilson to make certain that this, and other similar activities, do not continue to take place. I welcome your comments and participation in the continuing dialogue that this generates as we look into the traditions at Wilson in a broader sense.
Respectfully,
Brian Chatard
Principal
WWeek 2015