Baltimore County schools investigating alleged racial, antisemitic remarks by principal - wmar2news.com

TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County Public Schools is investigating the principal at Pikesville High for alleged derogatory remarks about students and staff.

In an audio recording, a voice believed to be principal Eric Eiswert, can be heard ranting about teacher "inadequacies" and low test scores of Black students.

He also complains about Jewish families in the community.

In a letter to parents the school system said they are investigating, but would not comment on Eiswert's current status citing private personnel matters.

Superintendent Myriam Rogers released a statement calling the recording "deeply disturbing."

"I understand how upsetting this recording is for many members of the Team BCPS community," said Rogers. "We will not tolerate disparaging remarks about any member of the Team BCPS community."

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski also issued a statement in response.

"Hate, discrimination, and prejudice have no place in our community — especially in our schools. The statements being circulated are abhorrent and my administration is providing our full support to BCPS as they conduct as they conduct a thorough investigation. Following the conclusion of this investigation, I know swift action will be taken to hold those involved accountable."

Baltimore County Council chairman Izzy Patoka, who represents the Pikesville area, added he was looking into the situation as well.

The @BaltCoPS Department of Schools shared with my office this morning that it has been made aware of an alleged audio recording of principal Eiswert that included derogatory remarks about some Pikesville High School students and staff.

— Izzy Patoka (@CouncilmanIzzy) January 17, 2024

Rogers said the school system has not yet confirmed the veracity of the recording, but is working to do so.

"Although BCPS cannot confirm the veracity of this recording at this time, we are taking this matter seriously and have launched an investigation," Rogers said. "Once we have determined the facts, we will swiftly address this incident."

WMAR-2 News also has not independently verified the recording's authenticity.

We've also reached out to Eiswert for comment and we haven't heard anything back yet.

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