They are reinstated. The administration heard us loud and clear and reversed course.
May 8, 2020
Final supporters
On January 31, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) fired - without notice or explanation – Lincoln Park High School Interim Principal John Thuet and Assistant Principal Michelle Brumfield. They were respected and trusted by students, staff, and families, as was Dean John Johnson, who was suspended and reassigned.
We, the Lincoln Park High School Parent Action Group, believe that in an effort to overcompensate for its years of neglect recently reported in a Federal probe, CPS rushed to judgment and fired our beloved administrators for political reasons. We fear that alleged “reporting violations,” and not code violations or other improprieties, are why they were removed.
At a community meeting on February 3, CPS presented a list of generalized allegations without proof and failed to identify which of those allegations were directed specifically against Principal Thuet, Assistant Principal Brumfield, or Dean Johnson. In addition, CPS apparently misrepresented the status of what they referred to as an “ongoing investigation,” when in fact CPS had already fired our administrators and placed them on a “do not hire” list.
Until the CPS investigation is completed and ALL sides of the story are recorded and shared with our Local School Council, we DEMAND that CPS reinstate John Thuet, Michelle Brumfield and John "JJ" Johnson.
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February 27, 2020
February 24, 2020
Getting close to 250 signatures. Push this out to your networks right now to clear this milestone.
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2020
February 21, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep pushing so we can command their attention.
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Mr. Thuet was always available and very responsive to my emails and questions. My son loves him as a principal and as a mentor. We want him back. He makes LP a better school.
3 People that are devoted to making an impact on students lives, academically and personally. They worked daily to ensure every students needs were met, and always made time to address any concerns.
This actions of CPS are irresponsible, rash and premature. How does an organization of this size make a swift decision that impacts hundreds of students and their families without any transparency or ownership?
Over a decade of CPS mismanagement and scandals. Exposed in Tribune’s “Betrayed” and “The Hickey Report”.... CPS’ you have an allegation and you convicted. Where’s their due process
CPS destroyed the three people who could have guided our kids through the healing process after a horrible January, bringing even more chaos and stress down on ALL of our kids. "We prioritize the safety and security of all students." Hmmm... not so sure about that, CPS.
I know many states are "at will" but that does not mean you can blacklist professionals without justification. That requires evidence of wrongdoing and documentations for both parties.
I definitely have to show support for John Thuet who is one of the hardest working employers I’ve ever had!
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They are reinstated. The administration heard us loud and clear and reversed course.
May 8, 2020
Final supporters
On January 31, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) fired - without notice or explanation – Lincoln Park High School Interim Principal John Thuet and Assistant Principal Michelle Brumfield. They were respected and trusted by students, staff, and families, as was Dean John Johnson, who was suspended and reassigned.
We, the Lincoln Park High School Parent Action Group, believe that in an effort to overcompensate for its years of neglect recently reported in a Federal probe, CPS rushed to judgment and fired our beloved administrators for political reasons. We fear that alleged “reporting violations,” and not code violations or other improprieties, are why they were removed.
At a community meeting on February 3, CPS presented a list of generalized allegations without proof and failed to identify which of those allegations were directed specifically against Principal Thuet, Assistant Principal Brumfield, or Dean Johnson. In addition, CPS apparently misrepresented the status of what they referred to as an “ongoing investigation,” when in fact CPS had already fired our administrators and placed them on a “do not hire” list.
Until the CPS investigation is completed and ALL sides of the story are recorded and shared with our Local School Council, we DEMAND that CPS reinstate John Thuet, Michelle Brumfield and John "JJ" Johnson.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 27, 2020
February 24, 2020
Getting close to 250 signatures. Push this out to your networks right now to clear this milestone.
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2020
February 21, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep pushing so we can command their attention.
56 Comments
Reinstate our Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean immediately. The termination of our administrators during an ongoing investigation was premature and unwarranted. As more and more information comes to light it has, and will continue to become apparent that they were scapegoated by CPS in an effort to make themselves less culpable for years of bureaucratic and political negligence.
Mr. Thuet was always available and very responsive to my emails and questions. My son loves him as a principal and as a mentor. We want him back. He makes LP a better school.
3 People that are devoted to making an impact on students lives, academically and personally. They worked daily to ensure every students needs were met, and always made time to address any concerns.
This actions of CPS are irresponsible, rash and premature. How does an organization of this size make a swift decision that impacts hundreds of students and their families without any transparency or ownership?
Over a decade of CPS mismanagement and scandals. Exposed in Tribune’s “Betrayed” and “The Hickey Report”.... CPS’ you have an allegation and you convicted. Where’s their due process
CPS destroyed the three people who could have guided our kids through the healing process after a horrible January, bringing even more chaos and stress down on ALL of our kids. "We prioritize the safety and security of all students." Hmmm... not so sure about that, CPS.
I know many states are "at will" but that does not mean you can blacklist professionals without justification. That requires evidence of wrongdoing and documentations for both parties.
I definitely have to show support for John Thuet who is one of the hardest working employers I’ve ever had!
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Reinstate our Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean immediately. The termination of our administrators during an ongoing investigation was premature and unwarranted. As more and more information comes to light it has, and will continue to become apparent that they were scapegoated by CPS in an effort to make themselves less culpable for years of bureaucratic and political negligence.