Capital School District angered some parents by moving from regular to remote classes in the days before Memorial Day with little notice to families.
Capital School District Superintendent Vilicia Cade has resigned, saying her work environment was hostile and she faced interference in her ability to carry out her role.
Her last day on the job will be July 22, according to a letter posted on the district’s website.
Dr. Vilicia Cade
The district recently was in the news for moving schools from regular classes to remote classes in the days before Memorial Day weekend. The district had warned families it was having transportation and classroom staffing problems and might have to do that, but then almost immediately did with a special needs school. Others followed.
According to a resignation letter obtained by the Daily State News, Cade said, “This decision was prompted by several hostile actions that were taken to force me out of the district, including conspiracy to defame my character, intent to harm my professional reputation, acts of intimidation, and malicious intent to hinder my contract negotiations.
A letter posted on the district’s Facebook page is more less inflammatory.
Signed by Cade and by school board President Felecia Duggan, it says that the board “with respect and esteem” wishes Cade well.
It also says that in “:the spirit of unity through love,” Cade expressed gratitude to the board.
Betsy Price is a Wilmington freelance writer who has 40 years of experience, including 15 at The News Journal in Delaware.
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