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Mike's resignation
letter…
To the Columbia County School Board and
Superintendent:
As you know these have been challenging times for
the district. Many disturbing issues have made it
difficult for a lot of good people including myself
to do our jobs.
Hopefully you’ll agree that I stayed, worked hard
for you and continued to implement our county-wide
construction program, oversaw the plans for our new
school and its final price, dealt with state budget
cuts and lawsuits, and completed contract
negotiations for all of our employees. Much of this
was accomplished with two less district
administrators. For sometime I have questioned if I
could continue in this administration and I simply
can’t remain silent any longer.
I’ve watched a growing trend of personal conduct
issues and other questionable decisions that
disturb me to the point I fear we may be doing
long-term damage to the district if things don’t
change.
I’ve been torn between leaving or staying and
continuing to serve the people the best I could, and
I simply cannot continue any more to work under what
has become an unprofessional administration despite
the best efforts by many great people.
We now have another assistant superintendent who has
helped stabilize the situation and hopefully my
leaving won’t put too much extra work on the many
excellent and appreciated district employees whom I
love.
I have been part of this community my entire life,
served on volunteer boards, and worked with
charitable organizations and I stand on my integrity
and reputation. You’ve heard the full explanation,
but the simple and short one is that eventually every
man has to be able to look his children in the eye
and feel good about his job. I can no longer do
that.
I respectfully submit my resignation effective today
at the end of the March 11th workday. I truly wish
the district the best and my wife and I will
continue to be involved with our daughter’s
education.
Hopefully, the future will bring a positive change,
a better way, and a refocus on what’s really
important, providing the best education possible for
our children.
Michael F. Millikin
2023 SW SR 47
Lake City, Fla.
32025
(386) 755-4098
If you
would like to contact me please email
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