Jessie Thompson explains why she resigned as chair of Volusia County School Board
Jessie Thompson, a Volusia County School member who stepped down as chair, vowed all students must graduate with skills and knowledge to succeed.
Volusia school board chair steps down after controversial comments
Volusia School Board member Jessie Thompson has stepped down as chair.In an email, a district spokesperson said:Sign up for our Newsletters"Mrs. Jessie Thompson, who represents District 3 on the School Board,
Florida school board chair upended by comments at Moms for Liberty event
In school board politics, words matter. Volusia County board member Jessie Thompson learned that lesson when a video surfaced days after her selection as chairperson, showing her making controversial negative statements about some students and a fellow board member during a summer Moms for Liberty event.
Jessie Thompson resigns as Volusia County School Board chair, will remain on board
After comparing Deltona High School diplomas to 'participation trophies,' a Volusia County School Board member has relinquished her role as chair.
Volusia County School Board chair steps down after controversial comments
Jessie Thompson, chair of the Volusia County School Board, is stepping down from her leadership role after facing backlash for criticizing students in her district.
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In Florida, as across the nation, schools have taken myriad steps to tighten campus security with measures including adding metal detectors and requiring all doors and gates be locked when students ...
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Volusia School Board Chair steps down after critical comments
Volusia County School Board Chair, Jessie Thompson, stepped down after making controversial comments about the students in her district.