EXCLUSIVE – An outgoing California principal whose commencement remarks got him escorted off campus told Fox News Wednesday that he suspects his removal may be linked to district politics and his defense of a Black colleague.
, the former principal of Stagg High School, delivered a controversial speech at graduation Monday – garnering national attention after officials led him away, took his keys and placed him on administrative leave.
That remark, he alleged, was emblematic of other interactions between this person and other African American school employees. Despite giving the district a list of 12 other alleged targets of bullying, Nakamura said only he and the original complainant were interviewed – by a school-hired attorney, which he said seemed unusual.The district does not make statements on personnel matters and a spokeswoman declined to comment on whether there had been an investigation into the discrimination allegation."This is a typical case of discrimination," said civil rights attorney Waukeen McCoy.
On Wednesday, he said he meant to promote integrity and ethics along the path to success, not the pursuit of success without principles. "There are several emails and agenda items making it clear that all principals, students and trustees were to record their speech," Meza said in a statement."Mr. Nakamara and all principals were informed about the guidelines in April and May."
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