Olathe South Principal Resigns After Student Protest Over Alleged Racist Bullying

The lesson here is local news, social media chatter and protest signage STILL have the power to take down lowly administrator without much regard for any misguided commitment to public education. 

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Olathe Public Schools made the announcement Monday that Dr. Dale Longenecker has resigned and would not be returning to Olathe South.

"We recognize that this has been an especially challenging end of the school year for Olathe South and want to assure you that your administrative team and district leadership are committed to moving forward in the most productive way possible," the district said in a letter sent to families of Olathe South.

The resignation comes after the Olathe School District confirmed a racial incident happened at the school earlier this month.

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Olathe South principal resigns following protests over reports of racism

The principal of Olathe South High School is resigning. The resignation comes after the Olathe School District confirmed a racial incident happened at the school earlier this month. Students protested outside of the district's office last week. The protest occurred after a student was called a racial slur at the school.On Monday, Olathe Schools Superintendent Brent Yeager informed parents that Dale Longenecker resigned.

Olathe South High School Principal Dr. Dale Longenecker resigns

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Olathe South High School Principal Dr. Dale Longenecker has resigned, the district confirmed Monday. "I have some important information to share with you regarding a change in administrative staffing at Olathe South," Superintendent Dr. Brent Yeager said in a letter to parents.

Olathe South High School principal resigns following racial incidents, protests

OLATHE, Kan. - The principal at Olathe South High School has resigned following recent protests and a walkout at the school related to recent racial incidents. Olathe Public Schools made the announcement Monday that Dr. Dale Longenecker has resigned and would not be returning to Olathe South.

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