Whitnall School District Superintendent Karen Petric wanted to retire early because she feared for her safety.
She's had a change of heart.
After parents and taxpayers angrily spoke out over her $230,000 severance package, it seems Petric determined she could suck it up and deal with concerns for her personal safety.
From 620 WTMJ:
The Whitnall School District Superintendent stated she wants to keep her job after a board meeting that was called to discuss her request for an early retirement and a $230,000 severance package.
Originally Petric stated that she wanted to retire due to safety concerns. Some reports say it comes from an argument with a former Whitnall administrator.
"I'm outraged that this board could even consider granting such an outlandish retirement package," said Whitnall parent Suzanne Schwartz about the requested severance.
"This proposal does not benefit anyone in our district. It benefits one person only."
Greenfield police say no credible threat exists against any students or staff at Whitnall.
The board went into closed session and came out with no conclusion; it was then that Petric decided to stay on the job.
Fair or not, this looks like a case of Petric hoping to take the money and run. When she was met with objections, she backed down.
So now Petric says she wants to keep her job.
I don't think she should. She's shown that her judgment is questionable, not to mention her character.
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