A principal will undoubtedly encounter issues concerning employees' legal rights. These issues could include sexual harassment, collective bargaining, contracts, freedom of expression, social media, incompetence, and termination. While dealing with those issues and the law, the principal must also safeguard the values of democracy, equity, and diversity within the school.

The principal must build a collaborative school culture within the framework of these dynamics. Now, you have recently assumed the position of principal at Rose Place middle school and you are the first minority administrator to be in this role. Parents tell you they don't have to listen to you and that you should leave and go back to where you came from. What rationale would you provide to resolve this issue of racism and discrimination?