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    The Arkansas Education Association is calling for the resignation of Tom Bonner from the Blevins School Board after he wore blackface to a costume party. Bonner's decision to wear blackface demonstrates poor judgment that compromises students' sense of safety and well-being. As a school board member, Bonner is meant to protect students and make decisions in their best interests, but his actions failed to do that. The AEA believes Bonner is unable to serve as an effective school leader given his actions and lack of a sincere apology to the students and community.

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    The Arkansas Education Association is calling for the resignation of Tom Bonner from the Blevins School Board after he wore blackface to a costume party. Bonner's decision to wear blackface demonstrates poor judgment that compromises students' sense of safety and well-being. As a school board member, Bonner is meant to protect students and make decisions in their best interests, but his actions failed to do that. The AEA believes Bonner is unable to serve as an effective school leader given his actions and lack of a sincere apology to the students and community.

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    The Arkansas Education Association is calling for the resignation of Tom Bonner from the Blevins School Board after he wore blackface to a costume party. Bonner's decision to wear blackface demonstrates poor judgment that compromises students' sense of safety and well-being. As a school board member, Bonner is meant to protect students and make decisions in their best interests, but his actions failed to do that. The AEA believes Bonner is unable to serve as an effective school leader given his actions and lack of a sincere apology to the students and community.

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    The Arkansas Education Association is calling for the resignation of Tom Bonner from the Blevins School Board after he wore blackface to a costume party. Bonner's decision to wear blackface demonstrates poor judgment that compromises students' sense of safety and well-being. As a school board member, Bonner is meant to protect students and make decisions in their best interests, but his actions failed to do that. The AEA believes Bonner is unable to serve as an effective school leader given his actions and lack of a sincere apology to the students and community.

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    PRESS RELEASE

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


    CONTACT: Susana ODaniel
    501-375-4611 (office)
    479-422-8207 (cell)

    (Little Rock, AR, November 17, 2016) We elect school board members
    to make sound decisions about students and schools. Blevins School
    Board member, Tom Bonners decision to dress in blackface
    demonstrates his poor decision making. It is the duty of all educators
    to ensure that all students have a safe and supportive learning
    environment. When a school district leader compromises students
    sense of safety, it is our duty to call into question his ability to continue
    to serve and his capacity to make sound decisions for students. The
    Arkansas Education Association calls for the resignation of Tom Bonner
    as his action fails to demonstrate an ability to be a school leader for
    students or educators.
    It is inexcusable and unconscionable that Mr. Booner, chose to
    abandon his duty to students in Blevins by appearing in blackface. As a
    School Board member, Mr. Booner is in a position that impacts the

    school environment of Blevins, and as such he lacks the ability to make


    good decisions as a leader. The simple truth is that students and
    families counted on Bonner to protect them and he failed. Students
    across the country have faced disciplinary action when they have
    participated in shockingly similar racist activities. While Mr. Bonner
    apologized to the school board, he did not apologize to students, their
    families or the community who entrusted him with their public
    schools.
    The Blevins School District has established policies for students and
    school employees to ensure high standards for conduct and ethical
    behavior. Disappointingly, school board member Bonner, is not held to
    the same standards for ethics within his role. That is wrong. So are his
    actions. When existing policies fail to hold bad actors accountable, it is
    up to us to do so. Mr. Bonner, prove your ability to put students first
    by stepping down.
    The Arkansas Education Association (AEA) advocates for public
    education students and professionals in Arkansas, to fulfill the promise
    of public education - preparing every student to succeed in a diverse
    and interdependent world. AEA is the largest and oldest professional
    association in Arkansas our work is fundamental to the state, and we
    accept the profound trust placed in us.
    END

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