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For those that weren't at the Board Meeting on April 9th. Here is the statement I read:
Hello, my name is Brandon Johnson and I worked for the Penn Valley School District from June of 2019 until February of 2022. If things had gone differently I would still be working here. I was originally hired as a District Support Services position and quickly had my duties increased to include Business Support services and Payroll duties. Both Kayla Wasley and Torie Gibson saw my potential and provided me with the support and encouragement to advance. Overall, my time here was positive with wonderful working relationships with teachers, admin, and staff. The last eight months here were the worst of my professional life and directly related to Superintendent Conley.
After Kayla and Torie left I was asked repeatedly to take on the role of CBO by Melissa Conley. I was very hesitant due to inexperience and a huge learning curve, but I also felt immense pressure from my incoming boss to say “Yes.” After agreeing and negotiating my initial Contract Melissa Conley assured me she had my back and had agreed to my Contract/salary. However, it soon became very clear that she did not support me and clearly resented the Salary I was given.
This began with passive aggressive comments about my inexperience and the “large” salary I was given. To be clear, I did not seek out this position and I thought the negotiations were professional and amicable to all parties. Over time, these comments turned to outright insults, being told repeatedly that I was “the enemy”, “arrogant,” and implying that I was not doing my job because I had the audacity to disagree with Superintendent Conley. I never understood the “enemy” jabs, but I firmly believe healthy discourse and professional disagreements are part of the job.
During a planning session prior to a Special Board meeting, that I had spent the entire weekend preparing for, Melissa Conley made it clear that she did not want to hear anything I had prepared while slamming her hand down on my desk and yelling in my face that she “doesn’t have time for this shit!” I was left visibly shaking, ended all discussion with her, and got ready for the meeting. My presentation to the Board went very well and all of my hard work had been approved. After the Board Members left, Superintendent Conely derisively said to me and I quote: “Well they certainly think you can do no wrong.” To this day I have no idea what I did wrong, but our working relationship only deteriorated further. I began having Panic Attacks, sleep loss, and my health began to deteriorate. I was suffering silently and while I regret not bringing this up then, I felt the best thing for my mental and physical health was to leave as quickly as possible.
I hope this helps illustrate a pattern of behavior that Melissa Conley has been allowed to cultivate and continues to utilize. For me, it was always behind closed doors and would have been my word against hers. I had no legal counsel, no Union, and I did not know if the Board would support me…current events make me think they would not have.
Brandon supported: Demand the Immediate Resignation of Superintendent Melissa ConleyDr. White is the most incredible, caring and genuine OBGYN in this valley. His expertise was crucial during my high risk pregnancy.
Gracey supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeDr. White was with my husband and I’s two pregnancies and births. He brought us so much joy and comfort- and truly got to know us. We love him and are incredibly grateful for his wonderful care.
Maddie supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeDr. White was my OB for my 2nd pregnancy and I have the most respect for him. My first pregnancy went terrible and I had the worst care which ended with them never listening to me and my concerns and I gave birth 10 weeks premature. When we decided to have another baby I did my research and met with other OB’s but they were not the right fit for me and ultimately went with Dr. white. Our anxiety was through the roof as I would be high risk due to the complications in my first pregnancy so I wanted an OB who would hear me. I used to be a RN at st. Mary’s and heard nothing but amazing things! We live an hour away in Rifle and he was more than worth the drive! After our first appt. At just 9 weeks pregnant I remember crying knowing he was going to listen to me, he would do everything he could to get me to full term and if I needed reassurance about anything, he would do anything to give me that peace and confidence in my pregnancy. He became a huge part of our story and forever will be. With all of the extra monitoring we found out what had went wrong in my first pregnancy was also happening and he personally came in on his day off to perform an emergency procedure on me. He is THE BEST, most knowledgeable, personable, genuine, trustworthy Doctor. I never had to advocate for myself with him- he advocated for me the way a doctor should and was always one step ahead in taking care of us. He makes his patients feel heard and seen. I could go on and on about him. Truly a hero, a physician that many should look up to and without him, women’s health and care will not be the same- it will be such a loss!
Brittany supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeDr.White was my OBGYN while I was pregnant with my baby and helped me get through a ton of my worries and explained all of the issues I had so well that I got through them and around them! I would love the chance to see him again when we plan for our second!
Reanna supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeIf it weren’t for Dr White I might not have my baby. He helped me work out some fertility issues, was willing to listen and problem solve and he genuinely cared. After 5 miscarriages he helped me get pregnant with my now 9 month old baby girl. Dr. White is NEEDED in the Mesa Valley Community, we can’t lose doctors like him.
Staci supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeDr. white has played a big part in our infertility journey. He’s been are biggest advocate. He’s the best
Delanee supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeDr White is the best OBGYN in Grand Junction. His schedule is constantly completely full (because everyone knows he’s the best) and yet he always manages to make time for his patients. Dr White supported my desire for a natural twin delivery and saved my baby and I from a traumatic emergency c section when Baby B decided he wasn’t interested in being born. A lesser Dr would have immediately put me under for surgery, but thanks to Dr White’s years of experience and incredible ability to stay calm in any situation, he was able to deliver my baby safely. He is the biggest medical asset we have in Grand Junction and our valley would desperately miss him!
Serenity supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeDr white has made a HUGE Difference in the care I’ve received in the western slope. He is the most caring and kind Dr I’ve ever come across. It would be so so sad to see him not stay!
McKaelynb supported: Help us keep Dr. White at Intermountain Health part-timeYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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