Parents and students are rallying for Houston ISD to reinstate Westbury band director Reginald Washington, who will be removed from his position in May after 17 years at the high school.
The Westbury High School marching band participates in the opening day parade at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Houston.Parents and students from Westbury High School are speaking out after learning their beloved, longtime band director will be removed from his position at the end of this school year.
"I felt betrayed because I hoped to graduate like my sister and be a part of the legacy Mr. Washington has created," said Ana Garcia, a sophomore band member."Our principal has failed the students by removing a person that truly cares about us." "Because this is a personnel matter, HISD will not be providing any additional information," the statement said.Some predominantly Black, high-needs HISD schools discipline nearly half of students, data shows
Calandra Boson said parents like her learned about Washington's removal earlier this month shortly after the band brought home a first place trophy from a competition in Louisiana. She said the principal has offered no explanation for the apparent removal and has been unresponsive to parent questions.
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