I was "let go" of a job in the past, and on paper that looked like a firing, but it was well understood to be an unfair revocation of my ability to work.
I took everything I could to the unemployment office. Including testimonial from a co worker.
Guess what? They granted me unemployment. Said it was valid in their independent evaluation.
If the district denies the claim, but you say you were laid off, in my state, they will have to look into it
You mentioned something about a newspaper article, and that it singled out your position?
I would take that to the UC office, and file. This is not something to lay low about. Its unfair labor practice.
Oooh,just read more of your postings, DONT RESIGN!!! You can get the unemployment. You should its tax money! You will need this in the interim, and you dont have to file for it all the time, AND you can do partial filing if you find other part time work.
As far as the A goes.
Just shut him out.
Maybe its time to do so more than just emotionally.
Is it feasible to stop all face to face contact for a while?
You dont need this on top of that.