Joe Henderson Parents Rally for Principal, Resignation is Rescinded

Parents of students filled the meeting room at the Benicia Unified School District tonight.  The group originally had planned to speak against the resignation of principal who some say was being forced out of her position.

However, the parents learned before the meeting started that the the resignation had been withdrawn and that Garton would return as principal of Henderson next year.

“On behalf of the Joe Henderson community I want to thank you for rescinding the resignation letter of Ms. Carin Garton,” said Jacie Siino to the board members before they went into a scheduled closed session at 6p.m. 

The assembled parents who were all in the room to support Garton applauded as Siino wound up her remarks.

After the school board had gone into closed session Siino said Garton was well liked at the school by parents.  “As parents we appreciate her no non-sense approach,” said Siino.

Garton is in her first year in .  She moved here from Phoenix, AZ where she had been working since 2005.

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