Santa Clara County superintendent sues Board of Education
Briefly

Mary Ann Dewan, the Santa Clara County Superintendent, has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Clara County Board of Education after her abrupt firing in a closed session meeting, claiming she was terminated without cause or sufficient notice, especially as her attorney was absent due to the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
In the lawsuit, Dewan argues her evaluations have consistently been positive, highlighting that there was 'no good reason' provided by the board for her termination. Public information officer Kelly Wylie confirmed this lack of explanation, emphasizing the unusual circumstance of her lawyer's absence.
Board member Tara Sreekrishnan criticized the board's failure to address community concerns about Dewan's firing, stating, 'It's unacceptable that even after widespread community outrage over Superintendent Dewan's abrupt closed-door termination, the board has yet to schedule a public hearing on this.' This underscores the call for transparency in decision-making.
Board President Maimona Afzal Berta defended the board's actions, claiming Dewan's termination was handled according to her contract, but Dewan's lawsuit asserts that the board misrepresented her status and bypassed the required notice, creating further legal and ethical concerns.
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