MANSFIELD, TX – On Friday, June 3, approximately 100 students from Timberview High School held a peaceful demonstration at the Mansfield ISD administration building voicing their concerns over the decision to transfer a staff member from their campus to another school within the District.

The Timberview staff member received notice of an administrative transfer to a middle school in MISD as a teacher and coach starting in the 2011-12 school year.
To date, this individual is one of 75 Mansfield ISD employees who received such administrative transfers in our continuing efforts to save jobs in the District.
Based on current projections coming from Austin regarding the state's public education budget shortfall, Mansfield ISD is facing a loss of $25 million over the next two years.
While other districts are cutting staff and eliminating positions, the Mansfield ISD administration and board are committed to avoiding personnel cuts during this year’s state budget uncertainty.
We recognize that this is an emotional situation for these students and they do not agree with the District’s decision to transfer a beloved teacher.
Several students and parents spoke with Dr. Bob Morrison, Superintendent of Schools, in his office about the decision for the transfer.
Mansfield ISD Police and City of Mansfield Police monitored the situation and helped keep students in safe areas away from traffic.
Because of temperature concerns, the students were provided with water from the Student Nutrition Department and were offered shade on the property.
The students dispersed from the area by 12:00 PM.

The respectful tone of the student demonstration was welcomed and District administrators noted the efforts of the students as an overall constructive way to express emotions for a cause so important to them.