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Former Floyd Central assistant accuses administrators of bullying; board cites settled mediation
Summary
At a school-board meeting, a former Floyd Central administrative assistant said she had been bullied and sued the district in 2024; the board said personnel matters and settled lawsuits are not discussed in public session and declined to address specific allegations.
A former administrative assistant at Floyd Central High School told the New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation board she "can no longer remain silent with regard to the toxic environment within New Albany Floyd County School Corporation," alleging repeated bullying by administrative staff and saying she sued the district in February 2024.
Allison Ford, who identified herself as a former administrative assistant, said she had reported the conduct to administrators and that, in her view, complaints were not forwarded to the district—s compliance officer as required. Ford also said she named Janine Corson, the district—s chief human resources officer, in her lawsuit and that she refused a nondisclosure agreement so she could speak publicly.
The board president interrupted to note that Ford had entered into a settlement in mediation and said, "we're not going to discuss any personnel issues in a public meeting." Dr. Travis Madison and other trustees said personnel matters brought to mediation are not appropriate for open session, and that the district had previously offered meetings and an open-door process for concerns. Ford said she would return to future meetings and bring supporting documentation.
Community member Chris Miles followed, saying he is "a voice for the voiceless" and criticized board members for perceived favoritism and for connections he described between the board and district leadership. Trustees cautioned against threatening language toward the superintendent and reiterated that allegations involving employees are handled through appropriate internal and legal processes.
The board did not take any formal action on the allegations during the meeting. Trustees said grievance and complaint processes remain available and suggested continuing discussions in work sessions to review internal communication and grievance procedures.
