Nashville PROPEL Calls for Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle to Step Down

James Bailey, Former High School Principal:  Bailey claims he was removed from his position as retaliation for recommending discipline for Dr. Battle’s brother, following allegations of assaulting a parent and mishandling program funds while serving as a basketball coach.
Dr. Jenai Hayes, Director of School Choice: Dr. Hayes claims her position was eliminated for retaliation after she filed a Title VI complain because her son, who’s African American, was asked to read part of a speech titled, “Let’s Make a Slave” and instructed to climb under his desk and “pretend he was a slave.”
Dr. Lilly Leffler, MNPS Executive Director: Dr. Leffler claims her position was eliminated in retaliation after her cousin-in-law sued the district for sex discrimination.

James Bailey, Former High School Principal:  Bailey claims he was removed from his position as retaliation for recommending discipline for Dr. Battle’s brother, following allegations of assaulting a parent and mishandling program funds while serving as a basketball coach.
Dr. Jenai Hayes, Director of School Choice: Dr. Hayes claims her position was eliminated for retaliation after she filed a Title VI complain because her son, who’s African American, was asked to read part of a speech titled, “Let’s Make a Slave” and instructed to climb under his desk and “pretend he was a slave.”
Dr. Lilly Leffler, MNPS Executive Director: Dr. Leffler claims her position was eliminated in retaliation after her cousin-in-law sued the district for sex discrimination.

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