The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18

ing by a statement MT. Green re- leased to The Democrat. The infor- mation in the statement is expect ed to prove revelation to the townspeople as well as school board members who have SteadfaStly m- sisted that they were unaware Of ary reason for MT. Greens resigna- ton, which according to him, was officially submitted to MT. Daven- port several hours before announce nent of his action was made pub lie.
 n MT. Greens statement in full follows
 Many False RumOrs
 InaSmuch as there are so many false rumors concerning my reSlgna- tion from the Thomaston schools, l have decided that the public, those truly and honestly interested, are entitled to some true facts. l had felt that the proper time and place for this explanation would have been at the special board meeting last Monday night, when my resig- nation was formally presented and accepted by the board. believe that I was entitled to an invitation to appear before the board and state my facts to the board with the superintendent of schools present. However, I did not ask the board for this invitation inasmuch as previ- ous requests to appear before 1t on matters concerning my work as principal had been refused by MT. Davenport. Therefore, this state ment is presented.
 I did not resign because of pro- fessional jealousy regarding the position of superintendent or be- cause was offended by the recent three year contract of MT. Daven- port. This rumor is entirely ridicu- lous as I know that I could not and cannot certify for that position. l do not believe my work in the Thomaston school system for eleven years has ever shown me as being Jealous of any superior officer. l did mention to a recent meeting of the high school teachers that whereas one year ago was unanimously offered the superinten- dancy of schools, subject to certifi- cation, now MT. Davenport informs me the board is considering my de- motion to the role of teacher-coach. My only feeling here is that I can not understand how in one year l have fallen so far in the estimation of the board of education.
 I did not refuse demotion as has also been rumored. I would accept demoticn in any organization if felt such demotion was sincere, and in the best interest of that organiza- tion. The investigation of school funds, particularly athletic funds, conducted this spring was not in any sense the primary reason for my resignation. The only issue involved was that untactful, con- cealed methods were used to inves- tigate things which were not con- cealed. The investigation by MT. Davenport was conducted by indi- rect. tactless methods. When he submitted my athletic report to the board I asked him to permit me to go before the board with my re- port SO that all misunderstanding of any sort could be clarified, This request was refused, so in concluding the report I asked that in any vital concern in my work as principal. I be permitted to appear before the board to deal with 1t directly. Since then, on more than one occasion. Mfr. Davenport has told me that I should not appear before the board
 The opinion that resigned mere- ly to force some issue or gain some special consideration for myself is entirely unwarranted. Had there been any truth to such belief this public statement would have been made before my resignation was formally accepted. l asked the board for no such favor at any time this year, so I had no reason to exert pressure of any sort.
 Compatibility Lacking
 Now as to the real reason for my withdrawal from the Thomaston public schools. There is a definite lack of compatibility existing be- tween the superintendent Of schools and myself. Dus @ a feeling over which ' believe I have had no cof~ kRM tK iuf|lleuee. this school system NFF<afs 1o ne @ have heeeme cone