Nineteen Ways to Attack a Letter in the File
Nineteen Ways to Attack a Letter in the File
This is a historical document. We are no longer grieving letters to file.
However, back in the day (2005 and earlier), we did grieve letters. This document listed ways to get letters removed from files. Most Chapter Leaders, AFAIK, had this or a similar list.
As I review the list, I find that several of the items may have been dated before the last contract. However, I am reproducing it as is. It accurately reflects some strategies we used to remove bad letters a few years back. It is historically accurate.
| “The Hook” | |
| 3 month rule for reducing to writing | March 13, In September of this school year…. |
| Letter en masse; undifferentiated fashion | Dear __________: your attendance record is not satisfactory. You have been out too many times |
| Lack of substantiating evidence | Since the fire took place in your room I am holding you responsible for the damage to the room. |
| Lack of specificity | In the past there have been many times that I could have written you up |
| Vague language | Your negative attitude is not conducive to our school environment |
| No evaluation | There have been many complaints about you, so you better exercise more care in your duties |
| Lack of conclusions | Due to complaints I have heard, I am relieving you of your position as Dean |
| Third party allegations | Several parents have told me you failed to …. |
| Inferences for outside readers | You were not on time every day last week |
| No space for signature | …………….. |
| Material sent to outsiders | cc Pres of PTA |
| Lack of investigation | Students have told me you use corporal punishment please stop this at once |
| Repetitive reprimand | As I told you in my letter yesterday on this matter |
| Excessive language | Your conduct is unprofessional, insubordinate, unethical, and immoral |
| Debatable matter of judgment | Your use of excessive force constitutes corporal punishment |
| Old material to a new school | |
| Contradictory advice | Your do now problems should not have contained homework questions |
| Response to a response | In reply to your rebuttal of my letter to you, be advised of the following |
| Disparate treatment | You may not park in the school lot with the rest of the staff. |
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