“I was counting on those summer prep hours to cover my legal bills,” I said.

“My hands are tied until the full board has looked over the official police documents,” Superintendent Miller said.

“She’s trying to destroy my standing in the district,” I said.

“Your mother included medical statements about your family history,” he said, turning the second page over.

“She claims your grief since Michael passed has created an unsafe situation for your student assignments.”

“Michael died three years ago,” I said.