An attorney for former North Atlanta High principal Mark MyGrant sent a letter Wednesday to Atlanta Public Schools asking the board of education to hold a hearing to clear MyGrant’s name following allegations of “institutional racism” at the school while he was in charge. Attorney Glenn Delk said “what we’re asking is simple: We think he should be given an opportunity to face his accusers and clear his name. If they don’t have evidence, they should issue an apology.” MyGrant was one of six administrators removed from the school Oct. 5. Since MyGrant was a contract employee who came out of retirement to take the North Atlanta job, he does not have the recourse of taking his case to a school tribunal, said Delk: “The school may not have a legal obligation to give him a hearing, but they have a moral obligation.” APS spokesman Stephen Alford confirmed receipt of the letter but declined to comment.
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