Circle the wagons? (Score 1)

Do you really know what your director is saying to your boss? This is the kind of thing I heard from managers when they wanted to you to think the only *they* were on your side. It's manipulative. Your boss knows you, and your worth and should be your representitive to the rest of the world. If he's not, no amount of challenging will change that. Tread quietly, and look for a new job. There are managers out there that will actively promote you if you are truly a good resource.