After hearing from various people, who were at the school during this time period, Ms. Donovan’s recommendation was that he was to be fired. Parents were informed that Mr. Martin was fired. Children have been telling their parents that they remember him for various reasons including throwing erasers at children’s heads, and being verbally abusive to them. Why did you veto Ms. Donovan’s recommendation to fire this man? Families and students are talking and remembering his behavior in the classroom. Why weren’t you listening?
We find it very interesting and somewhat coincidental that his mother is still a teacher in the Math Department at Arlington High School. Didn’t you used to be the head of the math department at Arlington high as well? Hmmmmm…this doesn’t sit right with us at all and brings up all kinds of red flags and nepotism.
What were this man’s qualifications that allowed you to hire him at our school in the first place? Has he worked with children before? What was his employment history prior to working at Stratton? Just so you know, it’s common knowledge that his sister was also working at Stratton at the time.
We would like request a paper trail investigation from Sheri Donovan and the matter at hand. There are too many links pointing back to you and the rehiring of Mr. Martin.
Between continuous problems with the school budget, the way you handled last year’s parent threatening our school community with gun violence, or rather didn’t handle that, we think you need to consider submitting your resignation. We urge the school committee to take this letter into serious consideration and terminating Dr. Bodie’s employment with the School District of Arlington.
Our Children’s safety should be your number 1 priority Dr. Bodie. Not keeping our community in the dark or giving us misleading information or dodging subjects to save your job and reputation. The truth needs to be heard and all these dedicated parents deserve just that.
Thank you,
Rob Chalmers
Executive Chef for the Principal Owner of the Red Sox
This statement, which includes opinion, was published Friday, March 13, 2015.
