Garrett feels heat on Northern situation

Parents are visibly upset at the recent events involving the shuffling of administrators at Northern Guilford High School in the wake of reported athletic improprieties. And they're taking it out on NGHS school board rep Darlene Garrett.

And while school brass continue to be tight-lipped about the investigation of recent alleged wrongdoings, Garrett told the News & Record she wants the Board to look at current policies on student transfers, including transfers related to athletics.

N&R:

Garrett, whose school board district includes Northern Guilford, said the investigation is looking at athletics eligibility, which includes students’ grades, residence status and attendance records. The academic portion extends beyond sports teams and will explore overall grading and student achievement at the school, she said.

Some of the comments coming into the N&R are none too pleasing:

Dear Ms. Garrett,
First of all I thought you were supposed to be our representative at Northern. If so where have you been????? Not stepping up and talking about any of our positives that is for sure.

I can't believe that Ms. Garrett said those things!!! Kids have been studying very hard in Northern, and teachers have been eager to help and they go to school earlier in countless mornings to have study sessions and make themselves available to kids afterschool. How dare Ms. Garrett made those comments!!! It's not fair to the teachers and students!!

No suprise at Mrs. Garrett's comments. Her singular focus and support of NWHS while ignoring us here at Northern is obvious. She's also made it clear that she has no respect or appreciation for our coaches.

But others are showing support for Garrett, including fellow Board colleague Garth Hebert:

Mrs. Garrett’s support for Northern Middle and High as well as for all schools is phenomenal. As an advocate for children and teachers she is THE BEST.

This one isn't over, by any means. Stay tuned.

E.C. :)