Washington County Tennessee Director Of Schools, Ron Dykes, Has Announced He Has No Plans To Resign Despite An Online Petition Seeking To Have His Job. Daniel Stiel, The Father Of A Former Jonesborough Middle School Student, Filed The Petition With Change.Org. Stiel Angrily Accused Dykes Last Month Of Overseeing A Cover-Up Of Abuse Against His Son And Other Students By Then-Special Education Teacher Larry Manis. Manis Was Suspended From His Job But Then Retired. He Was Indicted By A Grand Jury On A Charge Of Misdemanor Assault. His Court Date Is Pending.