DALLAS, Texas — Dallas ISD has appointed an interim principal at Woodrow Wilson High School after what the district called “a recent incident” that does not reflect the school’s values or expectations.

Parents say that incident was a Friday advisory meeting called by Principal Chandra Hooper-Barnett for Black students only.

Multiple parents told WFAA their children described the principal telling them they were the reason the school has a “B rating” and not an “A.”

Jennifer Bush, whose son is a sophomore, said she was shocked when she heard about it.

“I was like, ‘that’s what they said to you?’ I’m calling the school tomorrow,” Bush said.

She and other parents told WFAA they complained to the district, calling the meeting discriminatory and inappropriate.

By Monday, the district announced that Danielle Petters, previously the executive director of the Woodrow Wilson Vertical Team and principal at J.L. Long Middle School, would serve as interim principal.

In a letter to families, Executive Director Aaron Aguirre-Castillo said the district is “taking the necessary steps to address this matter thoughtfully and thoroughly.” He assured parents that maintaining “a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all students remains unwavering.”

Hooper-Barnett, meanwhile, sent her own letter to students and families over the weekend, apologizing and taking full responsibility for the meeting.

“The decision to hold that meeting and subsequent discussion that transpired was not appropriate,” she wrote. “I take full ownership and responsibility for what occurred, and I want to assure you that it was never my intent to single out or cause harm to any group of students.”

Parents told WFAA they appreciate the district’s swift action but still want more information about what was said and how the decision was made.

“I’m happy at the rapid response,” Bush said. “I don’t know how it was allowed to happen in the first place. I don’t know how she felt comfortable enough to do that.”

Dallas ISD and Hooper-Barnett did not respond to requests for comment. The district has not said whether Hooper-Barnett faces any disciplinary action or could return to her role.