That is a good first step. Be sure to write down everything you remember from the meeting and email the Principle right away with your impression of the meeting - bulleting the action points.
Say: "I am so glad you met with me, please confirm that I understood you correctly about the following:"
This can be quite the roller coaster with initial hopes and then (sometimes) lots of 'I never said that' so do create that paper trail - it shows that you won't be vulnerable to that old trick and keeps folks up to date if they (or you) actually have an honest misundrestanding.
Communication, particularly about out of the ordinary situations, is very difficult between humans. I'm pleased that he said the skips are usually teacher-driven. Much better than saying 'we NEVER do skips.'
Hugs and More Hugs,
Grinity
