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Ann Arbor Schools Hit with Multiple Discrimination Lawsuits

1/6/2026

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Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) faces multiple employment lawsuits alleging retaliation, discrimination, and wrongful dismissal, which AAPS denies.
Former principal Alison Epler claims discrimination after medical leave.
Teacher Sarah Boehm alleges her layoff was retaliatory for raising concerns about testing conditions, with her lawsuit set for a settlement conference in March.
Former teacher Melissa Carpenter claims age discrimination in job assignments.
Hosea Williams alleges racial discrimination and a toxic work environment.

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Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) faces multiple employment lawsuits alleging retaliation, discrimination, and wrongful dismissal, which AAPS denies.
Former principal Alison Epler claims discrimination after medical leave.
Teacher Sarah Boehm alleges her layoff was retaliatory for raising concerns about testing conditions, with her lawsuit set for a settlement conference in March.
Former teacher Melissa Carpenter claims age discrimination in job assignments.
Hosea Williams alleges racial discrimination and a toxic work environment.