Teacher tells ABC Unified board he faced retaliation, seeks investigation and hearing

Dr. William B. Christiansen the Second used the public‑comment period to ask the ABC Unified School District board to investigate what he described as retaliation stemming from his employment and to restore missing records from his personnel file.

Christiansen said he had attempted to resolve the matter via correspondence with district leadership, including Doctor Gina Sitla, and alleged that administrative actions included an improper employment classification and the non‑reelection/termination of his appointment as a teacher. He told the board he had requested five specific actions in written correspondence and asked the board to consider a hearing on Sept. 10, 2024 if the district would not take the requested steps to adjudicate the issues.

"If the Board of Education and I are unable to collaboratively address and mutually resolve this matter, I will take further action to protect my rights," Christiansen said during his remarks.

Christiansen referenced board policy in his written materials and during the comment period, citing "board policy 4 1 1 7.4 c" and other applicable statutes and policies. He asked the board to investigate alleged retaliation, the missing items in his personnel file (including teaching evaluations), and his employment classification and termination. He also asked the board to read supplemental materials he provided and to contact him for further documentation.

No formal response or action was recorded during the meeting; the clerk invited follow‑up and staff indicated requests would be handled through established channels. Christiansen’s presentation and request for a hearing are part of the public record and the speaker said he would pursue additional steps if the board did not act.