July 26 , 2001
 
OFFICIAL TERMINATION
 
Dear Stone Supporters:
 
The purpose of this letter is to let you know that on July 26th, I received the official letter from Leslie Fausset, Chief Deputy Superintendent, notifying me that effective July 27, 2001, my exempt appointment as Site Superintendent, School for the Deaf was terminated.  Copies were sent to Eastin, Der, Kadish, Legal Office, CSDR Transactions Office, and Classifications Office.   The letter stated that I did not serve in a civil service classification and that I do not have any return rights to other state positions or classifications.  I would need to check for more information on benefits on the state website.  It was just one page with no explanation or reasons for my termination
 
At the town hall meeting at CSDR on June 20th, Ronald Kadish told the audience that he could not divulge the information to anyone because of the state law and that I must be informed first.  He said I could share the information with anyone after that.  On June 25th during the rally, Delaine Eastin told several supporters in her office at the Department of Education building in Sacramento that I would receive the information with reasons for my termination.  Eastin and Kadish have shared no information with me to this date.
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I emailed Ms. Fausset on July 27th requesting that I be provided the reasons for my termination.  To this date I still have not heard anything from her or any other state officials. 
 
I received a letter on August 10th from the CSDR personnel office with a notice of personnel action report of separation: termination with fault.  Again, no explanation was given.
 
Prior to my final termination, I was advised by some individuals to submit my resignation to save my face.  After serious discussions, I chose not to resign due to the following reasons. 
 
1) If I resign, the state will say it was my decision and they are under no obligation to share the information with me or others, and they would claim that they had nothing to do with my resignation. 
 
2) They would state that they did not force me to resign. 
 
3)  If I choose to resign; it will appear that it was my entire fault. 
 
I still believe I did nothing wrong, violated no laws nor jeopardized the procedure or system.  Therefore, I chose not to resign and have allowed the state to terminate me instead.  I hope to search for the truth and to let it be known among you soon.
 
Thanks to many of you who made the donations to the monetary fund to support rally and materials, plus travel needs.  Your effort and participation in those rallies will always be appreciated.  I also want to thank those individuals for their contributions and extra time: Deaf Children First Group: Zibby   Bayarasky, Dana Baldieviez, Juliet Maucere, Wendy Korn, Juliet Maucere, and Pam Hakker for their meetings with state officials, CSDR administration and organizations.  My appreciation goes to Nancy Moore for her work on the 1st Year Anniversary Celebration and a large portrait of me as the 4th Superintendent. 
 
It has been a great experience knowing you and working with you in different capacities.  You and I have the same desire: giving the ultimate education our students deserve.  Since I am no longer part of CSDR, I will continue to contribute my time and assistance in a different capacity.   Please remember that the students are still our top priority!
 
My sincere appreciation for everything you have done or tried to do.  I will never forget you.  Thank you for your patience and waiting to hear the news about the events surrounding my termination. 
 
Warmest regards,
 
Dr. Rachel E. Stone