...The complaint states one of the first resolutions passed by the newly
sworn-in board on Dec. 5 sought to " misappropriate the
superintendent's lawful authority."
At that first meeting with the
new board member, Delmont-Small and Ellis passed eight resolutions,
including a move to give the board responsibility over school board
staff, such as the board administrator, secretarial staff and internal
auditor, to increase transparency.
This change, which was passed
despite opposition from board members Christine O'Connor and Sandra
French, states that staff will report directly to the board rather than
the superintendent. The board would then handle any staff terminations.
Another
passed motion, introduced by Delmont-Small, instructed and authorized
the board's internal auditor to review operations of the transportation
department and all current and existing sole-source contracts.
According
to state law, the complaint read, the superintendent is responsible for
school administration, including discipline and terminations;
therefore, deeming the board's actions illegal...
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/columbia/ph-ho-cf-foose-suit-boe-0119-20170112-story.html
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