Superintendent job offer rescinded over use of term 'ladies'

Vito Perrone, an incoming school superintendent in Massachusetts, had his job offer rescinded after addressing two women on the school committee as "ladies" in an email. The women reportedly interpreted the greeting as a "microaggression." Perrone said he used the term as a sign of respect and was shocked when the job offer was withdrawn. He had attempted to negotiate higher pay and more sick days in the email. Perrone contacted the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents but was told he had no options since he never formally signed a contract.