Friday, October 6, 2023

Inspector general will investigate alleged misconduct by Montgomery principal

Montgomery County’s inspector general will investigate the school system’s handling of misconduct complaints related to a middle school principal, according to a letter sent to the school board president Wednesday.

County Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi said her office will open two inquiries: The first will scrutinize the school district’s handling of misconduct complaints against school system employees, and the second will look into all allegations of misconduct by former Farquhar Middle School principal Joel Beidleman received by July 2023 and any previous allegations that were not investigated.

The Washington Post reported in August that at least 18 verbal or written reports were submitted to the school district about Beidleman by staff members, parents and union stewards dating back to 2016. The complaints alleged a pattern of harassment, threats, retaliation, workplace bullying and other inappropriate conduct...


Inspector general to investigate alleged misconduct by Principal Joel Beidleman - The Washington Post

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