I am deeply appalled by the recent disparaging remarks made by Volusia County School Board Chair Jessie Thompson about the students of Deltona High School. Her offensive comments, including the suggestion she “wouldn’t trust some students to fill up her gas tank,” are unacceptable and is also an insult to the hard-working students and staff of this A-rated school.
Additionally, her derogatory remarks about our District 5 representative, including calling him a “tan man,” are unprofessional and unbefitting of someone in her position.
I call on the residents of the City of Deltona, Florida to demand accountability:
📧 Email Jessie Thompson at [email protected] and ask for a public apology.
📧 Contact the Board Members to request her removal as Chair:
•Jamie Haynes: [email protected]
•Krista Goodrich: [email protected]
•Donna Brosemer: [email protected]
•Ruben Colón: [email protected]
Our students and educators deserve leaders who uplift and respect them. Together, let’s demand better!
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