New records reveal that Dennis Daniels, the former principal of Thurston Woods Elementary, had a history of disciplinary issues, including a prior incident where he threatened a student. This troubling background precedes his recent criminal charges related to a 2024 incident in which a student pointed a firearm at another child, prompting an investigation into Daniels’ alleged cover-up of the situation.
After the incident, Daniels initially reported finding the weapon outside, rather than inside the school, where it was actually discovered. His eventual guilty plea to a lesser charge highlights red flags within Milwaukee Public Schools’ hiring and disciplinary processes, particularly since Daniels had previously been fired but reinstated under a “last chance agreement.” This case raises critical questions about safety protocols and the management of personnel within the school district.
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