Carver students protest transfer of assistant principals. District responds
Dozens of Carver High School students chanted in the hallway as they walked out of the building this week to protest the transfer of two assistant principals.
Videos and messages posted on social media show students upset with the Muscogee County School District administration’s decision to transfer assistant principals Chasity Boyd and Latavius Watts.
MCSD communications director Kimberly Wright issued this news release Thursday:
“The Muscogee County School District is aware of the situation involving Carver High School. Please note that administrative transfers, (in this case, lateral transfers) are a routine part of district operations and occur regularly, particularly during this time of year.
“We are also aware of the circulating video involving a small group of students. At this time, there is no additional information to provide.”
In response to the Ledger-Enquirer’s questions, Wright said in an email Friday that Boyd is being transferred to AIM (Achievement, Integrity, and Maturity) , an alternative school at the Marshall Success Center, and Watts is being transferred to Eddy Middle School.
Asked who will replace them as assistant principals at Carver, Wright wrote, “A personnel recommendation has been submitted to the Board of Education for one position and the other will be processed in the coming weeks.”
As for why they are being transferred, Wright wrote, “School-based lateral transfers are a common practice, particularly during this time of year, and are made at the superintendent’s discretion to best align leadership strengths and experience with the evolving needs of our schools and district. These decisions may also support professional growth opportunities, strengthen collaboration and team dynamics, respond to employee interests or career goals, and help advance key district priorities and initiatives.”
Asked how many students received disciplinary action resulting from their protest at Carver and what is their punishment, Wright wrote, “The District does not comment on student disciplinary matters.”
This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM.
