A DPS investigation into the use of a “seclusion room” at McAuliffe found employees, including former principal Kurt Dennis, violated district policy by placing students in rooms without supervision.
A Denver Public Schools investigation found that former McAuliffe International Principal Kurt Dennis put students in seclusion rooms without proper supervision.
An investigation by Denver Public Schools found that employees at McAuliffe International School, including former Principal Kurt Dennis, violated district policy by placing students in two rooms without proper supervision and either locking or holding the doors shut while doing so, according to a letter summarizing the findings.
Denver’s school board voted Thursday against reinstating a middle school principal who was fired after publicly speaking out about the district’s educators being required to check students for weapons.
The Denver school board backed the decision to fire Kurt Dennis. The McAuliffe International principal spoke out about safety concerns, then was accused of mistreating students.