A superintendent is facing a lawsuit filed by two mothers who claim that their children’s grades were altered by him.
Two mothers, Monica Johnson and Brandolyn Jones, have taken legal action against Marlin Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson. They claim that he unfairly tampered with their children’s academic records. Johnson alleges that Henson’s modifications resulted in her daughter, Me’Kia Mouling, being tied for valedictorian. Meanwhile, Jones asserts that not only were her children’s grades altered, but also that one of her child’s long-time teachers was replaced with a deceased person, according to a report by The Daily Mail.
Jones has taken her youngest child out of school after accusing the school of dishonest behavior. On the other hand, Johnson’s son still attends Marlin High School. According to KKXV, Johnson said, “We’re suing him, it’s harassment. Every day, I’m terrified of what he is going to do. I check weekly just so I can keep up with it — I don’t feel like I should have to do that.” Johnson also shared that when her daughter Me’kia was in high school, Henson allegedly changed her grades just before graduation. He eventually changed them back, but it caused her to be tied with another student for valedictorian.
According to Johnson, her son’s class ranking at Marlin High School has dropped from 13th to 24th. She believes this is due to the ongoing lawsuit she has filed against the school. “I feel like he’s still holding a grudge against me because of the lawsuit,” Johnson stated. “It’s not just retaliation anymore, it’s harassment because my son is still a student here.”
At the start of this year, Henson was sued by both mothers for various claims, including First Amendment retaliation. The damages they are seeking exceed $1 million. It’s not the first time that the school district has been embroiled in controversy. Back in 2023, Henson had to postpone the graduation ceremony of Marlin High School because a majority of seniors failed to meet the necessary grades and attendance criteria. The ceremony was rescheduled to June to allow students to catch up and meet the diploma requirements.
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