ExSuperintendent

Ex-Superintendent Sues Laurens County School Board, Citing Racial Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment

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Laurens County, S.C. — A lawsuit has been lodged by former school superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas against several members of the Laurens County School District 55 board. Thomas, who served the district for over two decades, is levying claims of racial discrimination and assertions of enduring a hostile work environment throughout her tenure. Dr. Thomas, whose professional relationship with the district spanned 24 years, became a significant figurehead before her resignation in January of the previous year. The lawsuit marks a critical turn in her longstanding commitment to education within the district. It highlights serious … Read more

Former San Diego School Administrator Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment by Ex-Superintendent

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San Diego, CA — A lawsuit was initiated on Monday in San Diego Superior Court by a former school district administrator who claims she faced demotion after spurning sexual advances from the district’s ex-superintendent, Lamont Jackson. Monika Hazel, the plaintiff and former area superintendent for San Diego Unified, is seeking legal recourse against both Jackson and the district, detailing allegations of a quid pro quo sexual harassment scheme. Hazel previously outlined her claims in a legal notice of damages against the district in July, which is typically a procedural step before filing a lawsuit. According … Read more