CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools have released statements concerning an undisclosed issue concerning Carmel Middle School’s Principal LeDuan Pratt, Assistant Principal Bethany Gullion, and Dean of Students Patrick Dean.
These three faculty members have been place on administrative leave according to CMS Central 2 Learning Community Superintendent, Tara Lynn Sullivan.
Below are the released statements, check back for updates.
CMS Statement:
“The focus of CMS and staff at Carmel remains on students and their achievement. Families should know that teaching and learning are continuing at Carmel without interruption. Carmel staff and families have been directly updated on school leadership. CMS does not share info or comment on personnel matters.”
Parent message:
“Good morning Carmel Middle School Families,
This is Tara Lynn Sullivan, CMS Central 2 Learning Community Superintendent. Keeping you informed of matters impacting your child’s school is important to me. With that in mind, I want to provide you with the information I can share regarding a situation at Carmel Middle School. Principal LeDuan Pratt, Assistant Principal Bethany Gullion, and Dean of Students Patrick Dean are currently on administrative leave. Details of the situation are a personnel matter and cannot be shared. I realize this information is unexpected and may be unsettling. Please know that maintaining the quality teaching and learning environment at Carmel is the highest priority. I am working quickly to identify a highly qualified and caring interim principal and assistant principal to support the Carmel students, families and staff during this time. In the meantime, I will work closely with Assistant Principal Jared Thompson and all other staff to ensure school operations continue as usual. Once an interim principal and assistant principal has been assigned, communication will be sent to all families. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 980-344-7130.”
