Mr. Stithem made the decision to resign after he was informed that the USD232 School Board was considering re-opening a matter that had been investigated and resolved over 3 years ago. Mr. Stithem was told that the papers pertaining to this matter were not in his personnel files. Not wishing to put his family and the school community through further turmoil and disruption, he made the difficult decision to resign as Principal of Clear Creek Elementary. Several days after tendering his resignation, which was accepted by the USD232 School Board, Mr. Stithem was able to locate a letter, which proved his case had been dealt with and resolved.

At this time, he contacted Dr. Wimmer to request that his resignation be rescinded. Mr. Stithem was contacted a few days later and was told that the USD232 School Board declined to rescind his resignation.

We feel that this constitutes unfair treatment of Mr. Stithem and respectfully request that the USD232 School Board rescind Mr. Stithem’s resignation.

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