Grand Canyon School Board ratifies superintendent separation; community demands answers

The Grand Canyon School District Board of Education on Sept. 10 ratified a superintendent separation, prompting multiple public commenters to say the district’s superintendent was forced to resign without prior explanation. Dr. Mike McFalls, identified in public comment as the district’s superintendent, told the board: “This evening, you will vote on accepting my forced resignation, which you asked me to give without warning and stating no reason or cause.” He said he was told he was “not meeting board expectations” without specifics and that he has done “nothing illegal, immoral, or unethical.” Elizabeth Nicole, identified as the superintendent’s spouse, told the board the manner of the separation — she said it occurred “without warning, explanation or the opportunity for conversation” —…