Colorado Principal Resigns Over George Floyd Murder Reenactment Photo

A Colorado principal turned in her resignation after a photo of three students, reenacting how George Floyd died, was shared on social media last month.

The Denver Post identified the Colorado principal as Rachel Ayers from Mead High. Ayers resignation was announced by the St. Vrain Valley School District Superintendent Don Haddad on Monday, June 7.

The resignation of the Colorado principal came as the prosecutors from the trial of former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin sought a 30-year sentence for the man behind the death of George Floyd.

Colorado Principal Resigns After Photo of Reenactment of George Floyd's Death Published Online

Haddad's announcement of Ayers resignation was made through a letter to Mead High families. Haddad also wrote that Mead High experienced several successes and "significant challenges" in the previous year.

The district superintended also thanked Ayers for her service at Mead High, where the former principal worked for 12 years as an educator, assistant principal, and eventually principal.

After Ayers' resignation, The Hill reported that Principal Brian Young from Frederick High will now supervise Mead High school.

Haddad noted that Young would host meetings with the students of Mead High and the community and discuss the "advancing student success and achievement" focusing on a safe and "inclusive school environment and culture."

Haddad further noted that this program would cater to every student, staff, teacher, and community member.

Since Principal Brian Young was expected to oversee Mead High, Frederick High will now be supervised by Russell Fox, Frederick High's assistant principal.

Colorado Students Reenact George Floyd's Death in a Photo

The said photo that was published online portrayed the death of George Floyd in the hands of the former Minneapolis cop. The Hill reported that the image showed three students of Mead High.

The student, who represented George Floyd in the photo, was wearing blackface. The photo sparked attention and reached the school district superintendent.

Haddad labeled the photo as "disturbing and disgusting." Haddad said that they would address the "extremely serious" matter immediately and accordingly.

The district superintendent further noted that the schools in the St. Vrain Valley strongly condemn "racism in any form."

The photo reenactment of George Floyd's death also prompted a petition from an alumnus of the school, arguing that everyone in their school represents Mead as who they are.

"These kids need to be held accountable for their actions," said the petitioner, adding that the students who reenacted George Floyd's death in a photo dishonored themselves and the name of their institution.

"I'm truly embarrassed to have graduated from here and these students don't represent what Mead stands for," said the petitioner, who also posted the petition on Twitter.

The NAACP Boulder County Chapter and other local organizations in Colorado responded to George Floyd's death photo reenactment and other "systemic racism in schools. According to Denver Post, the groups would organize a virtual Townhall and panel discussion on Thursday, June 10, at around 6 p.m.

The first hour will be reserved for families, while the latter will allow staff to join the conference and ask questions to the district superintendent.

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