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Akron School Superintendent Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Email Record Tampering and Lack of Transparency

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Akron, Ohio — The Akron Education Association is poised to take legal action against Akron Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson, alleging violations of Ohio’s public records laws through intentional mismanagement of email communications. The teachers’ union claims that Robinson utilized a Gmail feature called “confidential mode” to send disappearing emails regarding sensitive district matters, which they argue undermines transparency and record-keeping regulations. Union President Pat Shipe launched a scathing critique of Robinson’s practices, citing “public records mismanagement, fiscal irresponsibility, and legal obstruction” as core grievances. Specifically, Shipe spotlighted the superintendent’s approach to handling emails, … Read more

Union County Moves to Repeal Budget Law, Aiming for Enhanced Collaboration Between School Board and Commissioners

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In a bid to foster collaboration and end financial disputes, local authorities in Union County, North Carolina, are seeking to repeal a law that had set specific funding levels to prevent litigation between the Union County Board of Education and the Union County Board of County Commissioners. The original bill, passed last year, imposed a two-year moratorium which dictated the annual financial contributions from the county to the local schools, aiming at staving off budgetary conflicts. The legislation, initially introduced by Senator Tommy Tucker, covered not only Union County but Gaston and Nash counties as … 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

Family Sues School After Bullies’ Harassment Leads to Tragic Attempted Suicide of South Carolina Girl

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Greenville, S.C. – A grievous tale of prolonged bullying in Greenville, South Carolina, has led to a harrowing incident involving Kelaia Turner, a 14-year-old girl who tragically attempted suicide at the age of 12 after enduring relentless torment from fellow students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School. According to a lawsuit filed by her family, the abuse spanned over a year, involving both physical and verbal elements, and culminated in a suicide attempt that left Turner with severe brain damage. The lawsuit, which implicates the school district and several faculty members, claims negligence in … Read more