Spence Middle School: Alliance/AFT Involved for 2 Years

Alliance/AFT is on the record as having reported and been present when individuals reported serious concerns with Spence Principal Davies. We have also been present during discussions with Principal Mary Davies where some of the complaints were laid out for her. We have been clear in communicating our claims with central administrators.Our reporting history spans two school years.

While the principal can not touch me, the folks who work in her building know she can make their lives miserable. Hence, no one else is on the record.

I was at one school board meeting when a parent spoke under delegations about her problems with the principal’s treatment of the parent’s daughter. Dallas ISD is very slow in dealing with leadership failures, particularly school level principal issues…Slow as snails. It is no wonder we, along with the members we represent, wonder if our voices are falling on deaf ears-or ears that don’t care. However…There was a bright moment this week. I did see significant evidence that the tide is changing. Time will tell if I am right, or not.