Peterson hearing Day 1 reveals praise, pay raise and a contested path to nonrenewal

Peterson hearing Day 1 reveals praise, pay raise and a contested path to nonrenewal

RAYMOND, WI — Former Raymond School District Principal Jeff Peterson testified Tuesday, Feb. 17, that he returned to Raymond to “finish out my career” in what he described as his “dream job,” only to later receive his first negative evaluation in 30 years and be placed on a professional improvement plan he says lacked clear standards and follow-through. Peterson’s testimony marked the first full day of evidence in his discrimination and retaliat…