Board President Maimona Afzal Berta announced that Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan was removed from her position after a 4-2 vote, with one abstention, stating her contract allows termination without cause.
Tara Sreekrishnan criticized the lack of transparency surrounding Dewan's termination, labeling it a political stunt that adversely affects vulnerable students and demanded a public hearing.
Claudia Rossi expressed disappointment over the termination vote, claiming it was weaponizing the evaluation process, highlighting Dewan’s essential contributions during the pandemic.
Staff members protested the board's decision to terminate Dewan, indicating a serious backlash against what they deemed an inappropriate action affecting the educational environment.
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