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Uvalde CISD teacher Loretta Dalrymple resigns, says board politics sidelined students
Summary
After 18 years with Uvalde CISD, Loretta Dalrymple told the school board she is resigning effective 03/31/2026 and criticized "a few members of this school board" for persistent criticism of an administrator, saying it has shifted focus away from students.
Loretta Dalrymple, a district employee of 18 years, announced her resignation to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees and said the decision stemmed from a shift she said placed politics and personal relationships ahead of students.
"Because the focus of educating children takes a back seat to politics and personal relationships, it creates an environment that I cannot in good conscience continue to be a part of," Dalrymple said during the public-comment period. She praised a district leader she described as "selfless, dedicated, hardworking, and courageous," saying that leader had faced "persistent criticism and attacks" from "a few members of this school board." Dalrymple said her resignation is effective March 31, 2026.
Dalrymple framed her departure as a matter of principle. "Eighteen years is not just a measure of time, it represents 40% of my life," she said, recounting her commitment to students and the district.
Board president acknowledged Dalrymple's comment after public comment closed; no immediate board action was taken in response. Dalrymple urged the board to "move in a direction that prioritizes [students'] education, growth, and future above all else."
The public-comment rules posted and read by the president remind speakers that comments should pertain to district business, be respectful and limited to three minutes, and do not guarantee an immediate board response. The transcript shows no formal vote or staff assignment during the meeting to investigate Dalrymple's allegations; the board has a policy that staff may be directed to gather further information if warranted by public comments.
Next steps: Dalrymple's resignation date is listed as March 31, 2026. The board took separate personnel actions later in the meeting (accepting resignations generally), but the transcript does not show any formal disciplinary or investigatory motion tied to Dalrymple's remarks during the meeting.
